A mountain biker crashes and has an open chest wound that makes a sucking sound with each breath. After sealing it with a vented chest seal, his breathing worsens and neck veins become distended. What has likely occurred?
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A
The chest seal was placed incorrectly and needs to be repositioned
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B
A tension pneumothorax is developing and the seal should be briefly lifted
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C
He has developed cardiac tamponade from blunt trauma
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D
His airway is obstructed and needs suctioning