“Decompression of tension pneumothorax in a trauma patient –first use of a novel decompression colorimetric capnography device in human patient”

We report a case of 58-year-old male treated by EMS following a motorcycle accident with left-sided chest pain, hypoxia, hypotension, and clinical findings of tension pneumothorax. Needle decompression with colorimetric capnography using the device indicated decompression of his tension pneumothorax, with appropriate temporizing success.
Source: General Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research