Analgesia
Consider positive pressure ventilation
Otherwise healthy patients with mild-moderate<unk>  may be managed without positive pressure ventilation
Consider intubation even if patient's breathing initially seems adequate, especially if:
Shock
Severe head injury
Comorbid pulmonary disease
Fracture of 8 or more ribs
Age >65
Surgical fixation is controversial
Otherwise healthy patients with mild-moderate<unk>  may be managed without positive pressure ventilation
Shock
Severe head injury
Comorbid pulmonary disease
Fracture of 8 or more ribs
Age >65
Flail chest
Airway/Pulmonary
Tension pneumothorax
Bronchial injury
Hemothorax
Diaphragmatic trauma
Pulmonary contusion
Chylothorax