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Title

ATCN

Description

Primary survey

Total Cards

Subject

Nursing

Level

Professional

Created

11/09/2011

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Term

Tension pneumo signs/symptoms

Definition

Resp distress
Neck vein distension
Tachycardia
Hypotension
Tracheal deviation
ABSENT breath sounds on affected side

Term

Treat tension pneumo

Definition

Needle decompression followed by CT insertion

Term

Treat open pneumo

Definition

Seal with occlusive dressing taped securely on 3 sides

Term

Open pneumo signs/symptoms

Definition

Lg open defect in chest wall causing change in equilibrium between intrathoracic and atmospheric pressure