Flail chest (multiple rib fractures) Flashcards

1
Q

what kind of chest wall movement would we expect to see on this patient?

A

paradoxical chest wall movement/ see saw chest

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Q

how do we assess chest symmetry?

A

stand at the foot of the bed to assess how the chest is rising and falling

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