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Injured
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INHALATION
• Injured chest wall collapes in
• Uninjured chest wall moves out
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side
EXHALATION
• Injured chest wall moves out
• Uninjured chest wall moves in
FIGURE 6–2 • Flail chest with paradoxical chest wall movement.
Hallmark Signs and Symptoms
Bruising around the areas covered by seat belts
Paradoxical movement in the area of flail
Crepitus in the chest areas
Severe chest pain in the location of the injury
