A stab wound to the chest might result in lung collapse and mediastinal shift that, if untreated, could lead to
death. Treatment of an obstructed airway or a chest wound is a higher priority than hemorrhage. The principle of
ABC (airway, breathing, and circulation) prioritizes care decisions.Physiological Adaptation
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