When managing an athlete with a flail chest, _____________.
A) the athlete should be placed on her side to splint the area
B) manual pressure is not an adequate means of stabilizing the area in someone with a suspected C-spine injury
C) high-flow oxygen therapy is contraindicated
D) intubation should be avoided

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The Answer of When managing an athlete with a flail chest, _____________.
A) the athlete should be placed on her side to splint the area
B) manual pressure is not an adequate means of stabilizing the area in someone with a suspected C-spine injury
C) high-flow oxygen therapy is contraindicated
D) intubation should be avoided

When Managing an Athlete with a Flail Chest, _____________