During a bar fight, a 22-year old man was stabbed in the chest with a large knife. The patient is pulseless and apneic, and the knife is impaled in the center of his chest. management should include
A. stabilizing the knife, starting CPR, and providing rapid transport
B. stabilizing the knife, applying an occlusive dressing and providing rapid transport
C. removing the knife, starting CPR, and providing rapid transport
D. removing the knife, applying an occlusive dressing, and providing rapid transport.
Answer: C. removing the knife, starting CPR, and providing rapid transport
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