Needle Thoracostomy (Pleural Decompression)

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Insertion Techniques• Slide the catheterover the needle andinto the chest cavity.• Attach a syringe andaspirate all the freeair.

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Insertion Techniques• Insert the needlejust over the 3rd rib,through theintercostal musclesand into the chestcavity.• A "hiss" of airconfirms thepresence ofpneumothorax and iseffective treatmentfor it.

Insertion Techniques• Slide the catheterover the needle andinto the chest cavity.• Attach a syringe andaspirate all the freeair.

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 10 and 11: Preparing the patient• With BSI o
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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