lung needle decompression

If someone injures themselves terribly, it can lead to their lungs getting hurt as well. This can be a very frightening experience for the injured individual and the family of that injured person. But doctors are trained to deal with these types of emergencies, and they can help. One of the key things they can do is a procedure called lung decompression needle. This procedure is intended for those who are struggling to breathe because they have air trapped in their lungs.

If a person’s lungs are injured, that can result in a condition called tension pneumothorax, which can be life-threatening. In other words, air can’t get out of lungs, so gets trapped inside. When this occurs, it can make it extremely difficult for the individual to breathe. When this sadly happens, doctors use needles to release trapped air to help the person breathe better. This allows the person to feel more comfortable and take deeper breaths, which the doctors do.

Treating tension pneumothorax with needle decompression

Get Ready: First gather all the supplies the doctor will need. That includes a special needle which they will use, gloves to keep everything tidy, and antiseptic solution to disinfect the area on the patient's chest.

Poke the Needle: The doctor then inserts the needle to create a small hole in the chest. So it is super important that the doctor places the needle properly. They’re free to pass judgment, but they also have to make sure they’re being precise so that they actually help the patient.

Why choose Medresq lung needle decompression?

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