What is the term for abnormal gas movement from one lung to the other?

a. Paradoxical movement
b. Pendelluft
c. Palindromic breathing
d. Pneumatic shift


B
The abnormal movement of gas from one lung to the other is termed pendelluft and may occur with a flail chest.

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A) On its first appearance or by first instance B) Underlying cause that is not stated C) Secondary nature relative to the case D) None of the above

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a. bactericidal b. bacteriostatic c. antifungal d. antibacterial

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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