Tension Pneumothorax

Emergency recognition and management.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Emergency MedicineRespiratoryCritical Care

Clinical Guidelines

British Thoracic Society Guideline for pleural disease
National
NICE guideline [NG39]: Major trauma: assessment and initial management
National
2001 ACCP Delphi Consensus Statement: Management of Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Local
British Thoracic Society Guideline for pleural disease
Local
ERS task force statement: diagnosis and treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Local
Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care Consensus Statement 2018- Management of Traumatic Cardiac Arrest
Local
Needle Decompression of Tension Pneumothorax Tactical Combat Casualty Care Guideline Recommendations
Local
The prehospital management of chest injuries: a consensus statement
Local
Wartime Thoracic Injury (CPG ID:74)
Local