Purpose To develop a specific device for pleural drainage in hypertensive pneumothorax. Methods The prototype was modeled from the free version of a 3D modeling application, printed on a 3D printer ...

This project will look to develop a device to be used during chest decompression which allows for the needle to be located correctly between ribs into the pleural space, to reduce risk of further ...

Tension pneumothorax remains a critical, life-threatening complication in trauma care, arising when air accumulates under pressure in the pleural cavity. Effective management requires rapid diagnosis ...

Tension pneumothorax occurs when air is trapped in the pleural cavity. Treatment may include thoracic decompression, often called needle thoracostomy or needle decompression. Tension pneumothorax is a ...