Canadian Ski PatrolOn-hill reference
2022

Flail chest

Chapter 8, p. 132

Signs listed in the manual

shortness of breath

Chapter 8, p. 132

swelling over the injury site

Chapter 8, p. 132

shock

Chapter 8, p. 132

muscle splinting of the injury site

Chapter 8, p. 132

possible paradoxical movement

Chapter 8, p. 132

severe pain when inhaling or exhaling

Chapter 8, p. 132
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