| Front | What is an open pneumothorax? |
|---|---|
| Back | This is an open or penetrating wound to the chest that is also called a sucking chest wound. You can actually hear a sucking sound as the patient inhales and a rushing sound as they exhale. |
Tags: 27, chest, injuries
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