Steering wheel injury on chest of a young man reveals multiple fractures of ribs and paradoxical movement with severe respiratory distress. X-ray shows pulmonary contusion on right side without pneumothorax. What is the initial treatment of choice?: (A) Immediate internal fixation, (B) Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation, (C) Thoracic epidural analgesia and O2 therapy, (D) Stabilization with towel clips
Answer is B. None