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The Needle Vs. The Knife for Spontaneous Pneumothorax: A Closer Look at the EXPRED Study

REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Thoracentesis with free drainage for 15 minutes Drainage at -25cm H20 for 30 minutes Clamping and radiograph; If failed, 2nd aspiration at -25cm H20 for 30 minutes, Repeat clamping and radiograph. First episode of primary and complete pneumothorax. If it fails again, chest tube placement and continuous drainage. Strange, C.,

Hospital

Hospital Radiograph Radiographer Radiographer

The RAMPP Trial: Randomised Ambulatory Management of Primary Pneumothorax

REBEL EM

JANUARY 19, 2023

Patients were observed for 1-2 hours for clinical stability, and placement was confirmed with a chest x-ray. The device was removed if there was sufficient reexpansion (<1cm of apical air on chest X-ray) and no air leak. 2001 Dec;18(6):565-8. Patients followed up every 1-2 days till day 4.

Hospital

Hospital Quality and Compliance Pharmaceutical X-ray

The Needle Vs. The Knife for Spontaneous Pneumothorax: A Closer Look at the EXPRED Study

The RAMPP Trial: Randomised Ambulatory Management of Primary Pneumothorax

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