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

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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. Symptomatic with chest pain and/or dyspnea for < 48 hours. First episode of primary and complete pneumothorax. Strange, C.,

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The RAMPP Trial: Randomised Ambulatory Management of Primary Pneumothorax

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Patients were discharged if: Stable cardiopulmonary observations No increase in the size of the pneumothorax since the last radiograph Did not require oxygen or other respiratory support Able to self-care Provided a point of contact and follow-up plan Lives with a responsible person at home and agrees with disposition. 2001 Dec;18(6):565-8.