Needle Decompression | Overview & Tension Pneumothorax Treatment

Reflectra on Instagram: "Cows suffering from excessive gas might seem like a simple farm issue, but science offers a precise solution: the decompression needle. By safely relieving built-up gas, farmers can prevent serious health complications and improve the well-being of their herd. This technique highlights how targeted interventions, even as small as a needle, can have a huge impact on animal health and productivity. It’s a reminder that innovation doesn’t always mean high tech—sometimes it’

Dr. Udaykumar Mahajan | Medical Educator on Instagram: "🚨 ICU CHALLENGE: You have 30 seconds! ⏱️ Your patient is crashing. • SpO2 dropping 📉 • BP dropping • Trachea deviated ⬅️ • No breath sounds on one side 🔇 If you wait for an X-ray here, it might be too late. 👇 What is your IMMEDIATE step? A) Start CPR B) Needle Decompression C) Increase FiO2 D) Suction the tube Drop your answer A, B, C, or D in the comments! #icu #criticalcare #emergencyroom #clinicalskills #medicalquiz"

Pneumothorax and Needle Thoracostomy Procedure

❇️ Needle Angles Matter ملخص دقة زوايا الحقن🔰 ♦️ The Rule of Angle: 👈 الزاوية هي اللي بتحدد الـ Depth والـ Safety، وشكل توزيع المادة المحقونة (Product settlement). ـــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــ ♦️ Common Technical Errors: 👈 الـ Too steep angle: بتخليك تفقد السيطرة على الـ Plane (مستوى الحقن) وممكن تروح Deep بزيادة. 👈 الـ Too flat angle: بتزيد من مخاطر الـ Superficial placement، وهذا ممكن يسبب تكتلات أو نتائج غير مرغوبة. ـــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــ ♦️ Anatomy-Led Technique: