50-year-old with traumatic chest injury, signs of tension pneumothorax (tracheal deviation, hypotension). Immediate management?...

Question

50-year-old with traumatic chest injury, signs of tension pneumothorax (tracheal deviation, hypotension). Immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Immediate needle decompression in the 2nd intercostal space midclavicular line

Answer

Urgent chest X-ray

Answer

High-flow oxygen and wait for imaging

Answer

Apply tight occlusive dressing

Answer

Immediate chest tube insertion without decompression

MCQ (SBA): Tension pneumothorax