Needle Decompression Procedure in Pneumothorax
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This video reviews, the techniques and equipment required to perform #needle aspiration or #decompression of primary spontaneous #pneumothorax in adults. Needle aspiration or needle thoracostomy is appropriate for patients with their first episode of primary spontaneous pneumothorax. #pneumothorax #nursing #icu • __________________________________________________________ • Top Moments- • 0:00 what is pneumothorax? • 0:40 needle decompression indications • 1:00 needle decompression contraindications • 1:23 equipment required • 2:13 preparation • 3:00 needle decompression landmark • 4:04 local anesthesia • 5:04 Insertion of needle catheter • 5:58 needle aspiration • 7:00 post procedure x ray • _________________________________________________________________ • Pneumothorax refers to the presence of air in the pleural cavity. Primary spontaneous pneumothorax may occur in an apparently healthy person who has no other signs or symptoms of a disease process that may have caused the pneumothorax observation and oxygen therapy. These may be the only treatments that are necessary for patients who have small primary, spontaneous pneumothorax. However, for patients with pneumothorax and clinically significant breathlessness, active intervention is required. This may include needle aspiration or the placement of a chest tube. This video reviews, the techniques and equipment required to perform needle aspiration or decompression of primary spontaneous pneumothorax in adults. Needle aspiration is appropriate for patients with their first episode of primary spontaneous pneumothorax.
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