Deterioration of ventilation and oxygenation after...

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Question Number 20

Deterioration of ventilation and oxygenation after inflation of a PASG in a patient who has sustained a high-pressure compression injury of the abdomen, such as a sudden deceleration with the lap belt placed across the abdomen, most likely represents which of the following injuries?

A. Abdominal aortic aneurysm

B. Ruptured diaphragm

C. Ruptured esophagus

D. "Paper bag" syndrome of the lungs

✔ Correct Answer:

B. Ruptured diaphragm

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