Your patient was struck in the chest with a baseball bat during a bar fight.A crackling or crunching sensation that is felt when air escapes from its normal passageways and is trapped under the skin is called:

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The crackling or crunching sensation felt when air escapes from its normal passageways and is trapped under the skin is known as subcutaneous emphysema. This can be a result of trauma or injury to the chest, causing air to leak from the lungs or airways and become trapped under the skin. This is a serious condition that requires medical attention. Choices A, B, and C are not applicable to this scenario.

Your Patient Was Struck in the Chest with a Baseball