An officer arrives at a scene where a person has been stabbed and has a sucking chest wound. What is the immediate priority treatment?
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A
Apply direct pressure with both hands directly over the wound
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B
Seal the wound with an occlusive dressing, leaving one side vented if trained to do so
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C
Position the patient in the recovery position on their uninjured side
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D
Apply a tourniquet above the wound site