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Needle decompression of tension pneumothorax

10/10/2025 by Bob Dunn

The Management of pneumothorax page has been updated with some additional information about needles needed for decompression.

Categories Updates Tags Respiratory
Local anaesthetic toxicity
Chest wall injuries

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Associate Professor Robert Dunn

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Associate Professor Meredith Borland
Dr Deborah O'Brien
Dr Stuart Dilley
Dr Jennifer Brookes
Associate Professor Deborah Leach

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Anion gap = (Na +K) - (Cl +HCO3)

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When dealing with the most difficult personality disordered patients, just remember - at least you don't have to live their lives.

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