Assessment findings for a patient who was thrown from a motorcycle indicate that he has a flail chest wall segment to his right anterior chest. He exhibits labored breathing and an SpO2 of 92%. Breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally. The segment has been stabilized, and you are prepared to start positive pressure ventilation. Given these assessment findings, which type of injury underlying the flail segment is your primary concern?

A) Pulmonary contusion
B) Pneumothorax
C) Hemothorax
D) Rib fractures


A) Pulmonary contusion

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