Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
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TENSION PNEUMOTHORAX<br />
2 nd intercostal<br />
space at<br />
mid-clavicular line<br />
• Give high flow oxygen<br />
• After aseptic skin preparation<br />
• Insert a large bore needle over rib:<br />
– 2 nd intercostal space<br />
– Over 3 rd rib at mid-clavicular line<br />
• Listen for hissing sound <strong>of</strong> air escaping<br />
• Insert chest drain<br />
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Emergency <strong>and</strong> Essential Surgical <strong>Care</strong> (EESC) programme<br />
www.who.int/surgery