A victim with a penetrating chest wound should be promptly provided with first aid and subsequent qualified medical care, as his condition will worsen over time. The damaged lung or lungs cannot function normally, breathing becomes difficult and internal bleeding increases. After calling an ambulance, follow the following procedure for providing first aid for a penetrating chest injury:
1. Ask the victim to deepen
eye exhale.
2. Cover the wound with a bandage that will not leak
blows air, for example, you can use
wrapped in a piece of plastic bag or
plastic wrap. If this is not the case
at hand, take a piece of cloth or something
some clothes.
3. Secure the bandage with adhesive tape,
stitching one edge open.
After this, air will not flow into
Well, when you inhale, but it will be able to come out when you-
breathing.
4. In case of a gunshot wound, be sure to check the place where the bullet might exit. If you find a second hole, please provide
help as described above.