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How many side should be taped when applying an occlusive dressing to a sucking chest wound?
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∙ 13y ago
You should tape it on 3 sides, and leave the 4th open. I've also seen all 4 sides taped, but you leave one corner open to allow air out of the lungs.
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∙ 14y ago
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