Can Heimlich valves along with intercostal catheters be used to safely manage pneumothoraces for outpatients?

Ann Emerg Med. 2014 Dec;64(6):660-1. doi: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2014.05.009. Epub 2014 Jun 2.

Authors

Keegan Tupchong¹, Mark Foran¹, Alex Koyfman²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Emergency Medicine, New York University School of Medicine, Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, NY.
² Division of Emergency Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TX.

PMID: 24882664
DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2014.05.009

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MeSH terms

Ambulatory Care / methods*
Chest Tubes*
Drainage / instrumentation*
Humans
Pneumothorax / therapy*