Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma
Module 5: Pediatric Blunt Abdominal and Chest Trauma
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Review question #2

Module 5: Pediatric Blunt Abdominal and Chest Trauma
Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding immediate treatment for tension pneumothorax?
 Apply tape and gauze on the chest wound to create a one-way valve
 Perform needle decompression, followed by chest tube placement
 Intubate with orotracheal tube to compensate for tracheal deviation
 Perform ultrasound guided pigtail catheter placement