A sucking chest wound is extremely dangerous. When the wounded person inhales through the mouth or nose, the chest cavity expands and air goes straight into the wound hole. This can lead to collapsed lungs (pneumothorax).Seal the Sucking Chest Wound Put something plastic (preferably sterile or at least clean) over the hole and tape it down on three sides.
You can use a first aid device called a chest seal or improvise with the packaging sterile dressings come in. Peel open the packaging and tape the entire plastic portion over the wound. ANS = D
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Put something plastic (preferably sterile or at least clean) over the hole and tape it down on three sides.
You can use a first aid device called a chest seal or improvise with the packaging sterile dressings come in. Peel open the packaging and tape the entire plastic portion over the wound.
ANS = D