The first responder to an automobile accident finds a victim with a sucking chest wound. The responder should:
a. tightly bind the injury with a folded mag-azine and the patient's belt.
b. place a plastic sandwich bag over the wound and tape on three sides to make a flutter dressing.
c. turn the patient to the affected side and instruct the patient to deep breathe.
d. place the patient's hand over the wound and tell the patient to press down.
B
The flutter dressing will allow the air to leave the pleural space, but not allow any more air in. The collapsed lung will begin to reexpand.
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