Association of Prehospital Needle Decompression With Mortality Among Injured Patients Requiring Emergency Chest Decompression.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.3552
Abstract: Importance Prehospital needle decompression (PHND) is a rare but potentially life-saving procedure. Prior studies on chest decompression in trauma patients have been small, limited to single institutions or emergency medical services (EMS) agencies, and lacked… read more here.
Keywords: chest decompression; trauma; mortality; decompression ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of prehospital chest decompression in resolving clinical signs of tension pneumothorax
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DOI: 10.1111/trf.18199
Abstract: Thoracic injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in military trauma. Tension pneumothorax (TPX) is a critical diagnosis that can lead to rapid hemodynamic and respiratory collapse if untreated. While timely intervention is… read more here.
Keywords: prehospital chest; chest decompression; tension pneumothorax;