Authors

  1. Vazquez , Gabriel E.
  2. Vazquez , Gabriel E.
  3. Calhoun , John R.
  4. Calhoun , John R.
  5. Fuchsen , Elizabeth A.
  6. Fuchsen , Elizabeth A.
  7. Capella , Jeannette M.
  8. Capella , Jeannette M.
  9. Vaudt , Cory C.
  10. Vaudt , Cory C.
  11. Sidwell , Richard A.
  12. Sidwell , Richard A.
  13. Smith , Hayden L.
  14. Smith , Hayden L.
  15. Pelaez , Carlos A.
  16. Pelaez , Carlos A.

Abstract

The study presents evidence of potential needle thoracostomy overuse and morbidity. Adherence to specific guidelines for needle decompression is needed.