What size of chest tube would you use in the management of trauma-related pneumothoraces?
a. Large
b. Medium
c. Small
d. Size is immaterial
ANS: A
Large-caliber chest tubes are placed for trauma-related pneumothoraces to allow exit of blood and blood clots, which can be difficult to remove through small-bore catheters.
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The alveolar sac is connected to letter D, which is a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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