emergency needle decompression

It is a very frightening experience to be short of breath, not only for the person experiencing it but also those around them. It might be hard for them to even talk or walk. The medical procedure that saves lives during a “tension pneumothorax” is called tension pneumothorax needle decompression kit, something you should always have in the back of your mind when working with patients.

Needle chest decompression or needle thoracostomy is a medical procedure which used to assist someone who having difficulty in breathing. In some cases, for example fluid or air can enter into the chest region and they find it so damn difficult to breathe properly. On occurrence of this when the chest burden starts to increases and make a shoulder cutting task, then such function helps in reduction of load. The way you release air from a balloon that is too full. In this way it enables the person to breathe more readily.

Emergency Needle Decompression Explained

This procedure involves using a needle to create an opening in the wall of your chest only. The needle is placed between the 2nd and 3rd ribs on either side of the chest. This small hole is then able to allow the air or fluid responsible for your issue, out. This procedure must be performed exclusively by a doctor or someone trained in healthcare, and it is carried out on an emergency basis because someone needs urgent assistance.

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