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==[[Tension pneumothorax]]==
==Background==
*Death occurs from hypoxic respiratory arrest (V-Q mismatch), not circulatory arrest
*Death occurs from hypoxic respiratory arrest (V-Q mismatch), not circulatory arrest
===Diagnosis===
 
==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===
 
==Treatment==
*Immediate needle decompression if unstable
*Immediate needle decompression if unstable
**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

Revisión del 18:14 4 dic 2014

Background

  • Death occurs from hypoxic respiratory arrest (V-Q mismatch), not circulatory arrest

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
    • 14ga IV in midclavicular line just above the rib at the second intercostal space
  • Always followed by Chest Tube placement

See Also

Source

  • Roberts and Hedges Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine
  • Rosen's
  • American College of Chest Physicians Consensus Statement