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Thoracic decompression catheter

Revision as of 20:45, 10 March 2020 by Lythrobot (talk | contribs) (Reformatting inline references)
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A thoracic decompression catheter is a tube used to drain pneumothoraces. According to trauma surgeon Ciaran Coulson, when compared to chest drains inserted in emergency departments, they have a lower risk of causing complications to patients that are under stress. (CAS: Episode 1129)

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