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Most serious injury is at

A
open pneumothorax
B
diaphragmatic injury
C
Flail chest
D
Single rib fracture
High-Yield Explanation
Answer- A. open pneumothoraxThis is a large open defect in the chest (> 3 cm), leading to equilibration between intrathoracic and atmospheric pressure.Air accumulates in the hemithorax (rather than in the lung) with each inspiration, leading to profound hypoventilation on the affected side and hypoxia.

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