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Ultrasonographic Measurements of Pediatric Chest Wall Thickness and Implications for Needle Decompression of Tension Pneumothorax
Needle decompression is potentially life-saving in cases of tension pneumothorax. Although Advanced Trauma Life Support recommends an 8-cm needle for decompression for adults, no detailed pediatric guidelines exist, specifically regarding needle length or site of decompression.
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care