Advice on air evacuation after pneumothorax?

[vance ferebee]

Our Medical Guidelines require a waiting period of
72-96 hours after chest tube removal before a patient
can be transported by air. In addition, a CXR should
be obtained within 24 hours of departure to document
full lung expansion. We recommend another CXR at the
receiving facility.

Vance Ferebee,RN
Phoenix Air Ambulance


       
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