PERFORM A NEEDLE CHEST DECOMPRESSION
Given:
Simulated casualty (manikin) with dressed chest wound
Large bore needed with catheter (from first aid kit)
Tape (from first aid kit)
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.
Removes catheter/needle unit from packaging and removes
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protective cover.
3.
Inserts catheter/needle unit into insertion site at
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approximately a 90-degree angle.
4.
Continues insertion until chest wall is penetrated ("pop" is
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______
felt, air heard escaping). (Instructor may need to inform
student that there is a "pop" and/or sound of escaping air if
the manikin is not designed to provide these clues.)
5.
Removes the needle, leaving the catheter in place.
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______
6.
Secures the catheter hub to the chest wall using the strip of
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tape.
OVERALL EVALUATION
GO
NO-GO
(A no-go on any step will result in a no-go for the entire
task)
MD0877
4-18
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