You are treating a patient who has a sucking chest wound. Your management would include the application of an occlusive dressing. Which of the following best describes the advantages of a three-sided verse a four-sided occlusive dressing?
◦ It reduces the chances of developing a tension pneumothorax.
◦ It allows easy access for re-examination of the wound en route to the hospital.
◦ It prevents the development of a hemothorax by allowing blood to escape.
◦ It eliminates the need to continue monitoring the patient's respiratory status.