The traumatic condition that results in increased intrathoracic pressure, thus displacing the heart and trachea and collapsing the superior and inferior vena cava is a:
a. pulmonary contusion
b. massive hemothorax
c. traumatic aortic rupture
d. tension pneumothorax
D
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a. the united kingdom b. england c. australia d. italy
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