title: Multiple rib fractures and head injury--an indication for intercostal catheterisation and infusion of local anaesthetics.
abstract: A case is presented which demonstrates the advantages of continuous intercostal analgesia in a patient with a head injury and multiple rib fractures.
authors.affiliation: Anaesthetics Department, St. George's Hospital, Tooting, London.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Graziotti
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000698:Analgesia; D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction; D002045:Bupivacaine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007367:Intercostal Nerves; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D002045:Bupivacaine