Question

A 28-year-old with suspected tension pneumothorax is haemodynamically stable but has severe respiratory distress. According to Resuscitation Council guidelines, what is the immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Needle decompression (2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line)

Answer

Immediate chest drain (5th intercostal space)

Answer

High-flow oxygen and wait for imaging

Answer

Urgent CT chest

Answer

Immediate bag-valve-mask ventilation

Practice question

A 28-year-old with suspected tension pneumothorax is haemodynamically stable but has severe respiratory distress. According to Resuscitation Council guidelines, what is the immediate management?