Needle Thoracostomy (Pleural Decompression)

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Answer• The Tension Pneumothorax would be onthe side with no lung sounds, so it wouldbe the R.• After the needle is placed, you shouldnote his dyspnea, compliance with theBVM and BP to improve.• You should also have noted a “hiss” of airout of the needle once it was placed.
Case Study• Half way to the hospital, your partner tellsyou that he is having a hard time bagginghim again. You listen to his chest and notedecreased lung sounds on the R. Youwould?
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 16 and 17: Assessment• Frequently reassess c
Page 20: Answer• Insert another needle int

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