Identify the Major Anatomic Alterations of the Lungs Associated with Flail

question 56

Multiple Choice

Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with flail chest.
-Alveolar hyperinflation (air-trapping)

• A)YES-This is associated with flail chest.
• B)NO-This is not associated with flail chest.

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