title: A spring-loaded needle for emergency evacuation of pneumothorax.
abstract: A tension pneumothorax requires immediate relief. Emergency evacuation of pneumothorax using a spring-loaded needle to prevent lung perforation is described. A case example is also presented. Over 3 years, this technique proved to be safe and easy to perform.
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009339:Needles; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000601:surgery*