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Suspect Pulmonary Contusion Provide Patients Flail Chest Respiratory

Front When should you suspect pulmonary contusion, and what should you provide?
Back You should always suspect this in patients with flail chest, and should provide respiratory support and supplemental oxygen to ensure adequate ventilation.

Tags: 27, chest, injuries

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