Pigtail Catheter vs Large Bore Chest Tube for Pneumothorax
RebelEM
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Background: Pneumothorax management is a common clinical condition in the emergency department (ED) occurring in patients of varying ages and caused by multiple etiologies, including spontaneous, traumatic, and iatrogenic pneumothorax. Regardless of the cause, a thoracostomy is often required for treatment (Currie 2007 ).
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