Needle Thoracostomy (Pleural Decompression)

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Insertion Techniques• Remove the syringe and let the catheterflow to free air.• Note: There may be blood coming fromcatheter, so goggles and face shieldsshould be worn at all times• Secure catheter to the chest wall withtape.
Assessment• You should see a rapid improvement in yourpatients respiratory status.• If you are using a BVM, compliance shouldimprove greatly• Reassess the initial S&S:• Dyspnea• Asymmetric chest expansion• Breath sounds• JVD• BP should be increasing
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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 12 and 13: Insertion Techniques• Insert the
Page 16 and 17: Assessment• Frequently reassess c
Page 18 and 19: Answer• The Tension Pneumothorax
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