Tension pneumothorax: How capnography and ultrasound can improve care

By Bob Sullivan Tension pneumothorax is a condition that can quickly cause death from respiratory and circulatory compromise [1]. Prompt recognition of tension pneumothorax and treatment with needle decompression can be lifesaving [1,2,3]. However, it is also important to differentiate tension pneumothorax from conditions with similar symptoms, and to avoid performing inappropriate needle decompression ...

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