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1st April 2022

A 41-year-old male is suspected of having a tension pneumothorax

A 41-year-old male is suspected of having a tension pneumothorax. He is alert with a blood pressure of 105/70 mmHg, a respiratory rate of 22bpm and his oxygen saturations are 94% on high flow oxygen. What is the next most appropriate step in the patient’s care?

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