The Basics: Treating Tension Pneumothorax

Now, let's dive into treating tension pneumothorax. Joined by Andy Fisher, our favorite surgery resident and social media provocateur. We're talking IFAC essentials and the needle decompression debate. Andy's been stirring the pot, suggesting ditching Needle D's from the IFAC due to lack of official backing. The IFAC's about saving lives for non-medics, but is it hemorrhage, not tension, we should focus on? Special ops pushed decompression needles, but is it justified? Andy questions the success rate of needle decompressions and suggests focusing on actual tension physiology. Training rush may play a role. Is sticking needles in pre-emptively smart? Well, let's focus on true tension signs instead. I mention tension either shows up or it doesn't, and hemodynamic changes trigger action. Thoracic trauma, mostly hemothorax, outweighs tension pneumothorax deaths. Andy, if king for a day, would adjust chest injury treatment. Surgical insights, plain talk, only on the PFC podcast. Thank you to Delta Development Team for in part, sponsoring this podcast. deltadevteam.com For more content go to www.prolongedfieldcare.org Consider supporting us: patreon.com/ProlongedFieldCareCollective