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Originally Posted by swatsurgeon
NDD,
I agree with the larger tube for penetrating trauma...first off, chest tubes have little to no place in the field, yes in an aid station or FAST area, but not under fire. The smaller tube is under ideal conditions with a 'pure' pneumothorax, popped bleb, stab wound, etc. For the typical need for a battle field chest decompression, stick with a needle.
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Cool. Thanks.
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