Needle Thoracostomy (Pleural Decompression)

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Assessment• Frequently reassess catheter patency• May need to repeat the procedure withadditional needles• Continue your ITC en-route• Watch the patient for the development ofPEA
Case Study• You are treating an unconscious traumapatient and he suddenly develops extremedyspnea with absence of breath sounds onthe R side. You have started using a BVMto assist his breathing and note he is verydifficult to bag. You have taken a bloodpressure and it is falling below 90. Youshould suspect a Tension Pneumothoraxon which side?
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 12 and 13: Insertion Techniques• Insert the
Page 14 and 15: Insertion Techniques• Remove the
Page 18 and 19: Answer• The Tension Pneumothorax
Page 20: Answer• Insert another needle int

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