TraumaPregunta 54 de 100
An open chest wound (sucking chest wound) should be treated by an EMT with:
a.A tight circumferential wrap
b.Direct firm pressure packed into the wound
c.Nothing but transport
d.An occlusive dressing, monitoring for worsening breathing
Explicación
An open chest wound is covered with an occlusive dressing to prevent air entering the chest, while watching for signs of increasing pressure. If breathing worsens, a side of the dressing may be lifted to release trapped air.
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