29Feb 2016
Small needle decompression is equally effective like chest drain in a case of massive pneumothorax: a case report
- Consultant and Coordinator,H.O.D,Acute Care, GHSPL, Krishnanagar, Nadia, West Bengal.
- Assoc.Consultant,Cardiology , GHSPL, Krishnanagar, Nadia, West Bengal.
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Tension pneumothorax occurs in sudden rupture of bullae from prolonged increase in intra-alveolar pressure. [1]. A patient was diagnosed with tension pneumothorax. Immediate needle decompression done with a large bore needle and it was connected to a water seal. The pneumothorax was completely resolved thus bypassing a conventional chest drain.
[*Amit Bhowmik and Tina Roy Bhowmik. (2016); Small needle decompression is equally effective like chest drain in a case of massive pneumothorax: a case report Int. J. of Adv. Res. 4 (Feb). 421-423] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
Dr.Amit Bhowmik