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How To: Needle Decompression Of The Chest

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Here’s a quick, 3 ½ minute video for physicians and paramedics on how to decompress the chest when you suspect a tension pneumothorax.

If you’ve got a few tips or tricks that you’d like to share on this procedure, please comment on the YouTube video.

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