Needle Thoracostomy: Tips for Success

Featuring Dr. David Shatz (Trauma Surgeon, UC Davis) and Dr. Sam Brown (EMS Fellow, UC Davis), this 10 minute video highlights common misadventures in needle thoracostomy attempts, and then introduces key tips to improve success. this video will cover the lateral approach to needle thoracostomy that is now the preferred site recommended by the American College of Surgeons, and the preferred site of the US military.

[@Dylan-gs9sm]

Appreciate the videos they’re very helpful.
Brand new paramedic here

[@emsdoc]

Glad they help Dylan

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Thanks!

[@emsdoc]

You bet!

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I think Dr. Brown is hot!!!