Surgery All of the following are true regarding flail chest, EXCEPT: A Fracture of at least three ribs bilaterally B Paradoxical breathing is not seen in conscious patient C Emergency thoracotomy should be required D Mechanical ventilation and endotracheal intubation are not required in all cases 💡 Explanation All of the following are true regarding flail chest, EXCEPT: ✓ Correct Answer: C. Emergency thoracotomy should be required