A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Open pneumothorax
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An open pneumothorax occurs when air accumulates between the chest wall and the lung as the result of an open chest wound or other physical defect. The larger the opening, the greater the degree of lung collapse and difficulty of breathing.
Symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and a racing heart, sometimes followed by shock.
Doctors can diagnose open pneumothorax based on the person
Open pneumothorax meaning & definition 1 of Open pneumothorax.
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