// EMT Question · Trauma

A sucking chest wound should initially be covered with:

A. A dry sterile gauze
B. An occlusive dressing taped on three sides or a vented chest sealCorrect
C. A pressure dressing
D. Nothing

// Rationale

Vented chest seals or three-sided occlusive dressings prevent tension pneumothorax.

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