CHEST INJURIES                                                                                                                                        SOG 9.10

I. Initial Assessment

Maintain airway.
Administer the highest concentration of oxygen as tolerated.
Assist ventilation with BVM, as needed.
Stabilize any impalements.
Occlude any open wounds.
Stabilize any flail segments.
Treat any other life-threatening trauma.
II. Focused History and Physical Exam
Assess mechanism of injury.
III. Ongoing Assessment
Reassess breathing status.
Reassess interventions.