2024
DOI: 10.56068/xigr4635
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Retrospective Matched Cohort Comparison of Prehospital Finger Thoracostomy and Needle Thoracostomy Performed by Ground Emergency Medical Services

Angelo Ciaraglia,
Alison Smith,
Benjamin Axtman
et al.

Abstract: Introduction: Tension pneumothorax related to chest trauma is a rapidly lethal condition that requires immediate treatment, often prior to arrival at definitive care. Recent concerns regarding the safety and efficacy of needle thoracostomy (NT) have led to alternatives. Finger thoracostomy (FT) is a potential life-saving treatment performed by prehospital providers as an alternative to NT. We hypothesize that FT has improved rates of prehospital thoracic decompression and is a safe alternative to NT. Mat… Show more

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