Which of the Following Interferes with Ventilation in the Presence

Multiple Choice

Which of the following interferes with ventilation in the presence of a flail segment?

A) The ability to generate positive intrathoracic pressure is impaired.
B) Intrathoracic pressure increases on the affected side.
C) Intrathoracic pressure decreases on the affected side.
D) The ability to generate negative intrathoracic pressure is impaired.