4th September 2020

On a ward round with your respiratory consultant, you see a patient who has just recovered from treatment of a tension pneumothorax

On a ward round with your respiratory consultant, you see a patient who has just recovered from treatment of a tension pneumothorax after a car accident.  You are asked to give the definitive management of a tension pneumothorax.

What is the definitive management? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.