Needle Thoracostomy (Pleural Decompression)

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Insertion Techniques• The 1st rib cannotnormally be felt. The2nd rib can be feltjust below the collarbone. The 2ndintercostal space isthe area between the2nd and 3rd rib.

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Preparing the patient• With BSI on, you will clean the chest onthe affected side with your alcohol orbetadine at the 2 nd -3 rd Intercostal spaceon the Mid-clavicular line.

Insertion Techniques• The 1st rib cannotnormally be felt. The2nd rib can be feltjust below the collarbone. The 2ndintercostal space isthe area between the2nd and 3rd rib.

Page 1 and 2: Needle Thoracostomy(Pleural Decompr
Page 3: Indications• Needle decompression
Page 6 and 7: Tension Pneumothorax• This image
Page 8 and 9: Contraindications• The only true
Page 12 and 13: Insertion Techniques• Insert the
Page 14 and 15: Insertion Techniques• Remove the
Page 16 and 17: Assessment• Frequently reassess c
Page 18 and 19: Answer• The Tension Pneumothorax
Page 20: Answer• Insert another needle int

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