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Sonographic assessment of pediatric chest wall thickness and width of the intercostal space: correlation with anthropometric data and implications for needle decompression

Emergent needle decompression in children is a rare event for emergency medicine and critical care providers. Hereby, risk of injury of intrathoracic structures is high and knowledge of age-specific values of chest wall thickness and width of the intercostal space (ICS) is crucial to avoid injuries....

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Main Authors: Terboven, Tom (Author) , Betka, Ivette (Author) , Weiß, Christel (Author) , Rudolph, Marcus (Author) , Viergutz, Tim (Author) , Leonhard, Georg (Author) , Schöler, Michael (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 10 May 2021
In: The ultrasound journal
Year: 2021, Volume: 13, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-7
ISSN:2524-8987
DOI:10.1186/s13089-021-00226-6
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13089-021-00226-6
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Author Notes:Tom Terboven, Ivette Betka, Christel Weiss, Marcus Rudolph, Tim Viergutz, Georg Leonhard and Michael Schöler
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Summary:Emergent needle decompression in children is a rare event for emergency medicine and critical care providers. Hereby, risk of injury of intrathoracic structures is high and knowledge of age-specific values of chest wall thickness and width of the intercostal space (ICS) is crucial to avoid injuries. Investigation of the correlation of chest wall thickness and width of the intercostal space with age and body dimension like weight and height could provide guidance on depth of insertion and choice of the needle.
Item Description:Gesehen am 24.05.2023
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ISSN:2524-8987
DOI:10.1186/s13089-021-00226-6

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