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We cover a podcast from\\xa0HEFT EMcast\\xa0 demonstrating that needle decompression at the 2nd intercostal space at the midclavicular line (2ICS MCL) is likely to fail. \\xa0They review a systematic review and meta-analysis by Laan et al in 2015 that suggests the fifth intercostal space at the anterior axillary line (5ICS AAL) is less likely to fail.
\\nThen we delve into core content on pneumothoraces and empyemas using Tintinalli and Rosen\'s Emergency Medicine as a guide.
\\nThanks for listening,
\\nJeremy Faust and Lauren Westafer
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