Expansion of the stomach caused by too forceful ventilation pressures, which causes excess air to enter the stomach instead of the lungs.

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Expansion of the stomach caused by too forceful ventilation pressures, which causes excess air to enter the stomach instead of the lungs.
A . Inflation
B . Gastric Distention
C . Gastric Bypass
D . Eviscertion

Answer: B

Explanation:

Gastric Distention should be avoided as it often leads to vomiting and aspiration of said emesis.

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