Question # 17

A casualty with a flail chest segment is in respiratory distress. Breath sounds are present bilaterally. Best immediate intervention?

Options:

A.

Needle decompression bilaterally

B.

Stabilize segment (bulky dressing or manual), high-flow oxygen, and analgesia; prepare for advanced support

C.

Immediate cricothyrotomy

D.

Hyperventilation to PaCOâ‚‚ 25 mmHg

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