Association between three prehospital thoracic decompression techniques by physicians and complications: a retrospective, multicentre study in adults.

Alan A GarnerElwyn PoynterRuth ParsellAndrew David WeatherallMary MorganAnna Lee

Published in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2022)

There was no clear evidence for benefit associated with finger thoracostomy in reducing overall complication rates, infection rates or scene times, but the rate of recurrent tension physiology was significantly higher. Therefore, tube placement is recommended as soon as practicable after thoracic decompression.

Keyphrases

emergency medical
spinal cord
minimally invasive
primary care
risk factors
ultrasound guided
spinal cord injury
cardiac arrest