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16931 Surgery

A 40 year old male brought to the emergency room with a stab injury to the chest.On examination pt is found to be hemodynamically stable. The neck veins are engorged and the hea sounds are muffled .The following statements are true for this pt except –

ACardiac tamponade is likely to be present
BEchocardiogram should be done to rule out pericardial blood
CEntry wound should be sealed with occlusive dressing
DEmergency thoracotomy should be done (Correct Answer)
16935 Surgery