Flail chest

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Background

  • Free-floating segment of ribs that is no longer attached to rest of thorax
  • Commonly associated w/ respiratory failure

Diagnosis

Treatment

  • Consider intubation even if pt's breathing initially seems adequate

See Also

Thoracic Trauma

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