A 30-year-old male with trauma from an RTA presents with hypotension and distended neck veins. Suspecting tension pneumothorax what is the immediate s...

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A 30-year-old male with trauma from an RTA presents with hypotension and distended neck veins. Suspecting tension pneumothorax what is the immediate step

Accepted Answer

Immediate needle decompression in the 2nd intercostal space midclavicular line

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Urgent chest X-ray

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IV fluids only

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Apply oxygen mask and wait for imaging

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Pericardiocentesis

ATLS Guidelines MCQ (SBA): Tension Pneumothorax

A 30-year-old male with trauma from an RTA presents with hypotension and distended neck veins. Suspecting tension pneumothorax what is the immediate step