Needle Decompression—A Life-saving Procedure for Tension Pneumothorax: Case Report

Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening injury encountered in trauma patients commonly.Needle decompression is a technique that can reverse worsening of the patient's condition; hence, it remains a crucial life-saving procedure in tension pneumothorax.This article highlights the importance of needle decompression clinically bedside in the emergency department.

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National Journal of Emergency Medicine SEMI
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2026-08-14
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https://doi.org/10.5005/njem-11015-0097
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Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
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Needle Decompression—A Life-saving Procedure for Tension Pneumothorax: Case Report

Syed Abthahir Sirajudeen, Sulthan Khalifa
National Journal of Emergency Medicine SEMI
Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
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Needle Decompression—A Life-saving Procedure for Tension Pneumothorax: Case Report

Syed Abthahir Sirajudeen, Sulthan Khalifa
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Abstract

Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening injury encountered in trauma patients commonly.Needle decompression is a technique that can reverse worsening of the patient's condition; hence, it remains a crucial life-saving procedure in tension pneumothorax.This article highlights the importance of needle decompression clinically bedside in the emergency department.

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Velammal Medical College Hospital and Research Institute (IN)
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