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what is the most obvious sign on an open Pneumothorax
what is a sucking chest wound
upon visualization of a sucking chest wound what should you do
What is cover immediately with gloved hand
What is the main body system involved in an open Pneumothorax
What is the Respiratory system
What is the most common cause of an open Pneumothorax
What is penetrating chest trauma
What will an open Pneumothorax develop into if left untreated
What is a Tension Pneumothorax
what would you expect to hear upon auscultation of lungs
what is decreased or absent breath sounds on the affected side
on a makeshift chest seal how man sides should you cover
what is 4 sides
to be considered an open pneumothorax how big does the penetrating chest wound need to be
what is at least >3cm
true or false blunt force trauma can cause a open pneumothorax
what is true
What kind of shock can on open Pneumothorax cause
What is Obstructive shock
what vital signs would you expect to be affected
what is SaO2, ETCO2
What two reasons would you call ALS for open Pneumothorax
What is needle decompression and TXA
why cant you breath with an open pneumothorax
what is equalized atmospheric pressure in the pleuritic space
without a penetrating chest wound what can cause an open pneumothorax
What is a penetrating abdominal wound and diaphragmatic tear
due to the nature of the wound why is sterality important
what is bacteria can bypass mucus membrane causing infection