A 26-year-old male was involved in a car crash two years ago. The crash caused his spinal cord to be severed at the level of C3. Which of the following is the most likely pulmonary consequence of severing the spinal cord at C3?
A) victim will require a tracheostomy but will be able to breathe spontaneously B) victim will be able to breathe spontaneously without a tracheostomy C) victim will require ventilatory assistance during hours of sleep D) victim will be completely ventilator dependent * This case is from Docplexus Editorial Team for educative purpose only. Source: practical clinical skills
