Needle Thoracostomy: Is it Time to Switch to a Longer Needle?
Image Credit: Wikipedia This post was peer reviewed.Click to learn more. Author: Jake Toy, MSIII Western University of Health Sciences Needle thoracostomy (NT) is a lifesaving procedure often utilized in pre-hospital settings and emergency departments (ED), and is indicated in cases of tension pneumothorax. Placement of a needle catheter into the pleural space allows for […]
