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PCT FINAL-RESP

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Chest Trauma *Peppermint Patty was hit in the left chest wall by a softball line drive. She felt a "pop" and thinks some of her ribs were broken. She has a heart rate of 100 beats per minute, blood pressure of 90/60, and distended neck veins. She is working very hard to breathe and you note cyanosis around her lips. Lung sounds are decreased on the left chest wall.

Author: Shannon Differ 2qdo



Answer:

Tension pneumothorax


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