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Airway Order Faced Open Pneumothorax True Emergency Situation

Front What should you do and in what order when faced with an open pneumothorax?
Back In this true emergency situation, you should:
1. Clear the airway;
2. Maintian airway;
3. Provide oxygen;
4. Rapidly seal the wound with a sterile occlusive dressing.

Tags: 27, chest, injuries

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