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Tension pneumothorax—time for a re-think?

¹ Defence Medical Services, UK
² Intensive Care Unit, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

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Mr S Leigh-Smith
c/o Institute of Naval Medicine, Monckton House, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 2DL, UK; simonlsuk{at}aol.com

ABSTRACT
This review examines the present understanding of tension pneumothorax and produces recommendations for improving the diagnostic and treatment decision process.

Abbreviations: TPT, tension pneumothorax; ICU, intensive care unit; IPP, intrapleural pressure; CVP, central venous pressure

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