Title
Subclavian artery laceration: A serious complication of needle decompression
Date of this Version
10-1-2011
Document Type
Journal Article
Abstract
A 31-year-old woman presented with spontaneous tension pneumothorax. This was initially treated with needle decompression, which led to massive haemothorax. Treatment and methods to reduce the likelihood of this complication are discussed.
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Riwoe, D., & Poncia, H. D. (2011). Subclavian artery laceration: A serious complication of needle decompression. Emergency Medicine Australasia, 23 (5), 651-653.
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2011 HERDC submission. FoR code: 110300
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