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Review
. 2005 Jan;22(1):8-16.
doi: 10.1136/emj.2003.010421.

Tension pneumothorax--time for a re-think?

S Leigh-Smith  1 , T Harris
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Review

Tension pneumothorax--time for a re-think?

S Leigh-Smith et al. Emerg Med J. 2005 Jan.

Abstract

This review examines the present understanding of tension pneumothorax and produces recommendations for improving the diagnostic and treatment decision process.

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