A patient has a sucking chest wound. After sealing three sides of an occlusive dressing, the patient's condition deteriorates with decreased breath sounds on the affected side. What should you do?
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A
Apply a second occlusive dressing over the first
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B
Burp or temporarily open the dressing to release trapped air
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C
Perform needle decompression immediately on the opposite side
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D
Increase oxygen flow and transport rapidly