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You are treating a patient whose open chest wound has been sealed by EMTs on the scene before your arrival. During transport, the patient becomes more dyspneic, tachycardic, and hypotensive. There are no breath sounds on the affected side, and the patient has JVD. Which of the following is the BEST action?
A) Reinforce the dressing with additional tape, using tincture of benzoin, if necessary, to improve the seal.
B) Remove the dressing and see if the patient's clinical status improves, then replace the dressing.
C) Perform a needle thoracostomy at the 2nd intercostal space in the midclavicular line.
D) Perform a needle thoracostomy at the 4th intercostal space in the midaxillary line.
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Essentials of Paramedic Care Update

Essentials of Paramedic Care Update


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Thanks so much!
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I'll be around if you need anything else
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