Which of the following is not a pulmonary complication frequently associated with flail chest?

a. Pneumothorax
b. Hemothorax
c. Pulmonary contusion
d. Aspiration pneumonia


ANS: D
Pulmonary contusion, hemothorax, and pneumothorax are frequently associated with flail chest and often necessitate urgent or emergency treatment of the trauma patient.

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