A victim of a motor vehicle accident has been brought to the emergency room. The patient is exhibiting paradoxical chest expansion and respiratory distress. Which of the following chest disorders should be suspected?
a) Cardiac tamponade
b) Flail chest
c) Simple pneumothorax
d) Pulmonary contusion
Answer: b) Flail chest
If the answers is incorrect or not given, you can answer the above question in the comment box. If the answers is incorrect or not given, you can answer the above question in the comment box.