The Defense Health Board (DHB) submitted a report to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) (ASD(HA)) on October 11, 2011 recommending changes to the TCCC Guidelines pertaining to tension pneumothorax (TP). The Board recommended that the Department of Defense (DoD) amend the TCCC Guidelines to include performing bilateral needle decompression (ND) at the second intercoastal space (ICS) along the midclavicular line (MCL) for any casualty in cardiorespiratory arrest with known or suspected torso trauma.
Needle Decompression of Tension Pneumothorax Tactical Combat Casualty Care Guideline Recommendations
2012
11 pages
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