Your patient has PIE and a pneumomediastinum. What clinical manifestations are associated with the more negative intrapleural pressures needed during an inspiration by your patient?
1) Lower thoracic areas are cyanotic
2) Substernal retractions
3) Flaring nostrils
4) Inspiratory stridor

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The Answer of Your patient has PIE and a pneumomediastinum. What clinical manifestations are associated with the more negative intrapleural pressures needed during an inspiration by your patient?
1) Lower thoracic areas are cyanotic
2) Substernal retractions
3) Flaring nostrils
4) Inspiratory stridor

Your Patient Has PIE and a Pneumomediastinum