A spring-loaded needle for emergency evacuation of pneumothorax. 1978

J T Wung, and R Raker, and J M Driscoll, and L S James

A tension pneumothorax requires immediate relief. Emergency evacuation of pneumothorax using a spring-loaded needle to prevent lung perforation is described. A case example is also presented. Over 3 years, this technique proved to be safe and easy to perform.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007231 Infant, Newborn An infant during the first 28 days after birth. Neonate,Newborns,Infants, Newborn,Neonates,Newborn,Newborn Infant,Newborn Infants
D008297 Male Males
D009339 Needles Sharp instruments used for puncturing or suturing. Hypodermic Needles,Hypodermic Needle,Needle,Needle, Hypodermic,Needles, Hypodermic
D011030 Pneumothorax An accumulation of air or gas in the PLEURAL CAVITY, which may occur spontaneously or as a result of trauma or a pathological process. The gas may also be introduced deliberately during PNEUMOTHORAX, ARTIFICIAL. Pneumothorax, Primary Spontaneous,Pressure Pneumothorax,Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax,Spontaneous Pneumothorax,Tension Pneumothorax,Pneumothorax, Pressure,Pneumothorax, Spontaneous,Pneumothorax, Tension,Spontaneous Pneumothorax, Primary
D004322 Drainage The removal of fluids or discharges from the body, such as from a wound, sore, or cavity.
D004630 Emergencies Situations or conditions requiring immediate intervention to avoid serious adverse results. Emergency
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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