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What are the indications to perform a needle decompression? |
(1) Suspected tension pneumothorax (2) Critically Ill or VSA |
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How would you detect a tension pneumothorax? |
(1) JVD (poss on contralateral side) (2) Hypotension (3) Hyperresonance (4) SOB (5) poss hx. asthma (if medical tension pneumo) |
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What must the patient have in order to initiate needle decompression. |
(1) hypotension or (2) VSA |
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What must you do before starting a tension pneumo? |
BHP patch |
