Needlessly Treated: Evaluation of Prehospital Needle Thoracostomy.

Gabriel E Vazquez John R Calhoun Elizabeth A Fuchsen Jeannette M Capella Cory C Vaudt Richard A Sidwell Hayden L Smith Carlos A Pelaez

Published in: Journal of trauma nursing : the official journal of the Society of Trauma Nurses (2024)

The study presents evidence of potential needle thoracostomy overuse and morbidity. Adherence to specific guidelines for needle decompression is needed.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
cardiac arrest
clinical practice
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
emergency medical
glycemic control