Insertion of a chest tube to relieve pressure in the pleural space caused by a tension pneumothorax.
Indicated for patients with tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition where air enters the pleural space but cannot escape, leading to lung collapse and mediastinal shift.
"Chest tube placement for tension pneumothorax will be performed immediately."
Used to document the planned intervention for a diagnosed or highly suspected tension pneumothorax.
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