Tension Pneumothorax: Difference between revisions
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==Background== | |||
==Diagnosis== | |||
*Diminished or absent breath sounds | *Diminished or absent breath sounds | ||
*Hypotension or e/o hypoperfusion | *Hypotension or e/o hypoperfusion | ||
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*Tracheal deviation | *Tracheal deviation | ||
**Late sign | **Late sign | ||
==Treatment== | |||
*Immediate needle decompression (temporary) followed by chest tube (definitive) | |||
***14ga IV in midclavicular line just above the rib at the second intercostal space | ***14ga IV in midclavicular line just above the rib at the second intercostal space | ||
*Followed by [[Chest Tube]] | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 02:50, 17 July 2011
Background
Diagnosis
- Diminished or absent breath sounds
- Hypotension or e/o hypoperfusion
- Distended neck veins
- May not occur if pt is hypovolemic
- Tracheal deviation
- Late sign
Treatment
- Immediate needle decompression (temporary) followed by chest tube (definitive)
- 14ga IV in midclavicular line just above the rib at the second intercostal space
- Followed by Chest Tube