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Ambulatory Management of Spontaneous Pneumothorax with Heimlich Valves

Report By: Frances Scott - SHO, Emergency Medicine
Search checked by Hyun Choi - Consultant, Emergency Medicine
Institution: University Hospital Lewisham
Date Submitted: 27th January 2015
Last Modified: 27th January 2015
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adult patients with spontaneous pneumothorax], can [Heimlich Valves] be used for [safe ambulatory management]?