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What are the indications for treating a tension pneumothorax? |
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What are the conditions for treating a tension pneumothorax? |
pt. BP is <90mmHg or VSA |
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What is the procedure for treating a tension pneumothorax? |
First you must patch the BHP for an order |
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After you patch for a BHP order what do you want to do next? |
Prepare your equipment |
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What is the equipment you want to prepare? |
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What do you want to do after preparing your equipment? |
Landmark the 2nd intercostal space midclavicular line over the third rib & clean with alcohol wipe |
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After you have landmarked and prepared the site, what do you want to do? |
Insert the 14 G catheter with syringe attached |
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After you have inserted the 14 G catheter with syringe attached what do you want to do? |
Aspirate for free air while inserting / observing bubbles in the syringe. |
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After you have aspirated for free air, what do you want to do next. |
Remove the needle and syringe "sharp safety" |
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You have removed the needle and syringe what do you want to do next? |
Secure the catheter - ensure its pushed all the way in. |
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You have secured the catheter, ensured it is all the way in, what do you want to do next? |
Attach a one way valve or chest seal (asherman) |
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What is your final step in treating a tension pneumothorax? |
Reassess the patient's lung sounds & ABC's |
