Needle Thoracostomy (Pleural Decompression)

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Equipment needed• BSI• Large bore IV Catheter (10-14g)14g)• 10cc syringe• Alcohol prep or betadine swab

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Contraindications• The only true contraindication would beplacing the needle into a chest that didnot need it!• Be sure to assess your patient and be sureof your signs and symptoms.

Equipment needed• BSI• Large bore IV Catheter (10-14g)14g)• 10cc syringe• Alcohol prep or betadine swab

Page 1 and 2: Needle Thoracostomy(Pleural Decompr
Page 3: Indications• Needle decompression
Page 6 and 7: Tension Pneumothorax• This image
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 18 and 19: Answer• The Tension Pneumothorax
Page 20: Answer• Insert another needle int

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