Your patient has a flail chest. What does the Emergency Medical Responder understand about stabilizing the flail segment?
A. Stabilize the segment by wrapping thick bandages around it.
B. Support good tidal volume to prevent infection and sepsis.
C. Remove the flail segment with your gloved hand, then pack the wound with a sterile dressing.
D. Do not attempt to stabilize the flail segment.
Answer: D
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