Needle Decompression Catheter

Needle Decompression Catheter FAQ

What is a needle decompression?

A needle decompression is a medical procedure that is most commonly used to treat patients suffering from a tension pneumothorax. A tension pneumothorax occurs when air pressure builds up in the space between the inner and outer membranes that surround each lung, an area known as the pleural space.

What size needle do i need for a chest decompression?

TyTek Medical’s 14 and 10 gauge TPAK chest decompression needles are the recommended 3.25" length for treating a tension pneumothorax. You can't count on a standard IV catheter to needle a chest deeply enough in needle thoracostomy.

Do you remove the catheter after a needle decompression?

Not wanting to make the patient worse is the typical response given when poor or no medicine is performed. A needle decompression is one of the few procedures you can perform that will often result in an immediate improvement of symptoms. Remove the catheter after symptomatic relief. Leave the catheter in place.

What is the emergency procedure for needle decompression in cardiac arrest?

Emergency Needle Decompression. Insert a large-bore needle with a catheter into the second intercostal space, just superior to the third rib at the midclavicular line, 1-2 cm from the sternal edge (ie, to avoid injury to the internal thoracic artery) Use a catheter or needle at least 5 cm long,...