Chest Decompression

Below are the options available at our department for chest decompression.

Russell PneumoFix™ Decompression Needle, 12ga

Argyle™ Turkel™ Safety Thoracentesis System, 3.5in L Catheter, 8fr

ARS® Needle Decompression Kits

NWA protocol for chest decompression

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