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Trauma Rantings

The World’s Okayest Medic Podcast

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Reassessing Emergency Techniques: Needle Decompression vs. Finger Thoracostomy

This chapter critically examines needle decompression and finger thoracostomy in emergency medical services, arguing for the latter as a safer option. The speaker supports their viewpoint with evidence and anecdotes, highlighting the need to reassess current treatment practices for tension pneumothoraces.

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