When treating a patient who experienced a pulmonary blast injury, you should:
A. avoid giving oxygen under positive pressure.
B. administer large amounts of intravenous fluid.
C. use a demand valve to ventilate the patient.
D. suspect an accompanying cardiac tamponade.
Answer: A. avoid giving oxygen under positive pressure.
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