Open Pneumothorax (First Aid)

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Any First Aider who is in an industry that routinely is exposed to high pressure should be aware of the dangers of Open / penetrating pneumothorax’s.   An open pneumothorax is always a trauma induced incident. The chest normally has negative pressure. A penetrating chest wound creates a positive pressure in chest cavity. Air takes the ‘path […]

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