What is the emergent management of tension pneutnothorax?
Ans. c. Inse needle in 2nd intercostal space Emergent management of tension pneumothorax is to inse needle in 2nd intercostal space. 'Treatment of tension pneumothorax consists of immediate decompression by rapid inseion of a large-bore needle into the 2nd intercostal space in the mid-clavicular line of the affected hemothorax.'
Chest X-ray
Emergency room thoracotomy in unstable patients
Inse needle in 2nd intercostal space
Tube thoracostomy in 5th intercostal space