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| Shortened duration of mechanical ventilation |
| Decreased incidence of pneumonia |
| Decreased need for tracheostomy |
| Shortened ICU length of stay |
| Shortened hospital length of stay |
| Decreased mortality in patients with flail chest |
| Rapid return to work |
| Cost effectiveness |
| Decreased use of narcotics |
| Earlier mobilization |
CWS, chest wall stabilization; ICU, intensive care unit.
