If you put on PPE, request advanced ALS, check for spinal injuries, maintain an open airway, and apply petroleum gauze to a wound, you are caring for

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Applying petroleum gauze to a wound is specifically indicated for an open pneumothorax to prevent air from entering the pleural space through the wound, while still allowing air to escape. This, along with the other actions mentioned, aligns with the management of an open pneumothorax.

If You Put on PPE, Request Advanced ALS, Check for Spinal