Disorders of the Chest Wall

Question 1

Chest wall restriction

Answer 1

deformed, traumatized, immobilized or made by heavy fat; work of breathing increased, ventilation may be compromised bcos of a decrease in tidal volume.

Question 2

Flail Chest

Answer 2

instability of a portion of the chest wall from rib or sternal fractures
*causes paradoxical movement of the chest with breathing