A 24-year-old with tension pneumothorax is hypotensive and hypoxic with tracheal deviation. Immediate management?...

Question

A 24-year-old with tension pneumothorax is hypotensive and hypoxic with tracheal deviation. Immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Needle decompression in 4th/5th ICS anterior to mid-axillary line, then chest drain

Answer

Needle decompression in 2nd ICS midclavicular only

Answer

High-flow oxygen and wait for CXR

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Oral analgesia only

Answer

Ultrasound first

mrcem sba MCQ (SBA): Tension Pneumothorax