RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Tension pneumothorax—time for a re-think? JF Emergency Medicine Journal JO Emerg Med J FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the British Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine SP 8 OP 16 DO 10.1136/emj.2003.010421 VO 22 IS 1 A1 S Leigh-Smith A1 T Harris YR 2005 UL http://emj.bmj.com/content/22/1/8.abstract AB This review examines the present understanding of tension pneumothorax and produces recommendations for improving the diagnostic and treatment decision process.