EMT Basic · Chapter 30 · Sequence
Chest Injuries
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Field management of an open chest wound
Order EMT steps for an open ('sucking') chest wound.
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- 1Rapid transport with ALS intercept if available
- 2Provide high-flow oxygen; assist ventilations as needed
- 3Apply a vented chest seal (or three-sided occlusive dressing per protocol)
- 4Cover the wound with a gloved hand initially
- 5Monitor closely for developing tension pneumothorax