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==Background==
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==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 if unstable (clinical = decreased BS or US findings)
**Wait for CXR confirmation if stable
**14ga IV in midclavicular line just above the rib at the second intercostal space
*Followed by [[Chest Tube]]
 
==See Also==
*[[Thoracic Trauma]]
*[[Traumatic Pneumothorax]]
*[[Spontaneous Pneumothorax]]
*[[Hemothorax]]
 
[[Category:Pulm]]
[[Category:Trauma]]

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