EMT care for an open chest wound and an abdominal evisceration are similar in that:

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Both an open chest wound and an abdominal evisceration require an occlusive dressing to be placed over the wound in order to create a seal and prevent air from entering or leaving the wound. This helps to maintain positive pressure in the chest cavity and prevent the lung from collapsing in the case of an open chest wound. In the case of an abdominal evisceration, an occlusive dressing helps to prevent further contamination and loss of visceral tissue.

EMT Care for an Open Chest Wound and an Abdominal