A tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening medical emergency that can occur when air accumulates in the space between the lungs and the chest wall. This can cause the lungs to collapse, making it difficult or impossible to breathe. A tension pneumothorax...
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Tension Pneumothorax Needle Decompression
A tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening medical emergency in which air accumulates in the pleural space, the fluid-filled space between the lungs and the chest wall. The pressure of the air within the pleural space can cause the lungs to collapse....
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