Which complication or association is classically linked with Tension pneumothorax?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Obstructive shock with cardiac arrest
- Step 1: Obstructive shock with cardiac arrest is classically linked with Tension pneumothorax.
Answer
Obstructive shock with cardiac arrest.
Why not the others: 'Chronic bronchitis': it is a slow smoking-related disease, not an acute result. 'Pleural mesothelioma': it is a tumour linked to asbestos. 'Pulmonary fibrosis': it is chronic scarring, not an acute result.
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