Which of the following are true regarding blunt pulmonary trauma?
a) Pulmonary contusions show radiographic resolution in 48 hours
b) bronchial rupture is always accompanied by pneumothorax
c) A normal chest radiograph has a good negative predictive value for aortic: rupture
d) Traumatic diaphragmatic rupture is more common on the left side
e) Aortic rupture most commonly occurs at the aortic root
aadityavarma699 Answered question July 28, 2022
A pulmonary contusion is an injury to the lung parenchyma in the absence of laceration to lung tissue or any vascular structures. It usually results from blunt chest.
aadityavarma699 Answered question July 28, 2022