Treatment of pneumothorax

Question 1

What method is used for Immediate treatment of a pneumothorax and which anatomical landmark is used?

Answer 1

Needle aspiration

2nd Intercostal space, mid-clavicular line

Question 2

What method is used for permanent treatment of a pneumothorax and which anatomical landmark is used?

Answer 2

Chest drain

5th intercostal space, mid-axillary line

Question 3

What method is used to treat a pneumothorax?

Answer 3

Oxygen and aspiration using a 16G cannula inserted into the 2nd anterior intercostal space, mid-clavicular line