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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A man presented with fractures of 4th to 10 th ribs and paradoxical respiration after RTA. He is diagnosed to have flail chest and a PaO2 of <70%. Management is
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The correct answer is  Flail chest in fracture of 3 or more continuous ribs.
Paradoxical respiration is when during inspiration chest moves inwards and vice versa.