PERFORM A NEEDLE CHEST DECOMPRESSION
Given:
Simulated casualty (manikin) with dressed chest wound
Large bore needed with catheter (from combat lifesaver MES)
Scissors (from combat lifesaver MES)
Tape (from combat lifesaver MES)
GO
NO-GO
1.
Identifies insertion site (second intercostal space above
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third rib on mid-clavicular line on injured side).
2.
Inserts needle/catheter unit into insertion site at
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approximately a 90-degree angle.
3.
Continues insertion until chest wall is penetrated ("pop" is
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felt, air heard escaping).
4.
Removes the needle but leaves the catheter in place.
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5.
Tapes the catheter hub to the chest wall.
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OVERALL EVALUATION
GO
NO-GO
(A no-go on any step will result in a no-go for the entire
task)
End of Lesson 4
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