Chest drain is not indicated prior to positive pressure ventilation for occult pneumothoraces.
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Report By: Dr Alexandra Cross - ST3 Emergency Medicine
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Search checked by Dr James Dunn - ST6 Emergency Medicine
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Institution: Musgrove Park Hospital
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Date Submitted: 12th October 2011
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Last Modified: 12th October 2011
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In the [adult blunt trauma patient with an occult pneumothorax who requires positive pressure ventilation] does [inserting a chest drain versus careful observation] cause [more respiratory complications]?
