Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma
Module 5: Pediatric Blunt Abdominal and Chest Trauma
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Tension Pneumothorax management

Immediately treat tension pneumothorax based on physical exam findings, and do not delay for chest x-ray confirmation

 

•Decompress the pleural space with a 16-18 Ga catheter in 2nd intercostal space, mid-clavicular line

•Support ABCs, administer oxygen

•Insert chest tube as soon as practical

needle decomp
Module 5: Pediatric Blunt Abdominal and Chest Trauma