If they require a fucking chest tube, you better pray your medic was fortunate to be taught it, as not all are. I received training from a doctor during my NTC rotation.

Nasal trumpet and flare gun, got it

A hemothorax can end a life with a doctor watching, and it can be so difficult to see if your not trained 10000 percent for it.

I think we only had one PT that required a chest tube on my last deployment, and I think they did it before air casevac, but I’m buzzed and chant remember exactly when they pushed that

They cover sticking them with the needle to remove the trapped air in the CLS course

Needle decompression to relieve tension pneumothorax, turns out it was a hemothorax and you didn’t chest tube, respiratory distress kills. It’s terrifying.

OCD to NCD. Great start, the CLS basic. You’re not wrong if that’s all you know.

I'd recommend everyone look up videos of a CLS course, great info in there

Feel like I just learned a lot right now. Thanks 🙏

Look for JVD with HTX

Respiratory distress is the first sign, rake the chest and back ASAP in search of wounds.

Don’t let it get further than respiratory distress is the optimal answer but unlikely for non-medical professionals.

Stop the bleeding if there is any. If the bleeding is from your entry and exit wounds you've got two birds with one stone. If they progress to TPX then you didn't seal off the wounds properly (adhesive tape is key) then redress.

MARCHH is the answer.

Yes.

If it gets worse or is already bad from taking too long to treat, you'd need to use the needle to remove the trapped air in the chest cavity. Tell them to try to exhale, then stick them under the second rib from their collarbone. You'll start feeling/hearing air through the needle if successful.

Massive Hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia/Exposure

*intercostal space*

Once they can breath properly again, remove the needle and make sure they're sealed off

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2nd intercostal space, mid clavicular line.

I’m a little drunk right now but I believe we once again decided to leave the needle in.

Lateral with the *nipple*

Or

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I'm just going off of memory

4th and 5th IC space, mid-axillary line.

It kept changing back and forth. I always say leave the needle in. Better safe than sorry.

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Situation dictates

Unless you’re doing sketchy evacuation shit

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