Background: Chest trauma is uncommon in pediatric patients, however, it may be a cause of significant morbidity and mortality. The type and extent of the injury may lead to ventilation and perfusion problems, therefore, there may be a need for mechanical ventilation.

中文翻译：

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枪伤小儿患者的独立肺通气

背景：胸外伤在儿科患者中并不常见，但它可能是显着发病率和死亡率的一个原因。损伤的类型和程度可能会导致通气和灌注问题，因此可能需要机械通气。