Which of the following statements are true about Flail chest? 1. Fracture of 3 or 4th ribs 2. Mechanical ventilation always needed 3. Mediastinal shift 4. Inward movement of chest wall during inspiration 5. Ultimately leads to Respiratory failure
Fracture of 3 or 4th ribs and inward movement of chest wall during inspiration are seen in Flail chest. It will ultimately leads to respiratory failure.
3,4,5 True & 1,2 False
3,4,5 False & 1,2 True
1,4,5 True & 2,3 False
1,2,4 False & 3,5 True