// AEMT Question · Trauma
A patient has a sucking chest wound. After applying a vented occlusive dressing, the patient becomes more dyspneic. You should:
A. Remove the dressing
B. Lift one side of the dressing to release airCorrect
C. Apply a second dressing
D. Increase oxygen flow
// Rationale
If a vented dressing fails, lift a side to release trapped air (burp the dressing) and monitor for tension pneumothorax.