Tension pneumothorax
Jim Bethel Senior lecturer and honorary nurse practitioner, University of Wolverhampton
JIM BETHEL outlines some of the challenges associated with a diagnosis of tension pneumothorax
Pneumothorax, and in particular tension pneumothorax, is associated with a high degree of morbidity and mortality so prompt identification and treatment is critical.
Emergency Nurse.
16, 4, 26-29.
doi: 10.7748/en2008.07.16.4.26.c6606
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