You are called to a local knife-throwing contest, where a 42-year old man has a large dagger impaled in the middle of his chest. Your assessment reveals that he is pulseless and apneic. How should you manage this patient and his injury?
A. Carefully remove the knife, control the bleeding, and begin CPR
B. Carefully remove the knife, control the bleeding, and attach an AED to the patient.
C. Secure the knife in place with a bulky dressing and transport immediately
D. Make sure that the knife is secured, initiate CPR and transport immediately
Answer: A. Carefully remove the knife, control the bleeding, and begin CPR
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