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Flail Chest: Assessment and Management by talithanr is a document available to read on EtoBox.
A flail chest occurs when two or more consecutive ribs are fractured in more than one place, causing a segment of the chest wall to become detached from the rib cage. This can impair breathing and lead to respiratory failure in 30-40% of patients. Associated injuries like pulmonary contusions further increase the risk of respiratory distress. Treatment involves stabilizing the chest, providing high-flow oxygen, monitoring for pneumothorax, and potentially mechanical ventilation to support breathing and prev
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