Publications by authors named "John R Calhoun"
Background: Needle thoracostomy is a potentially life-saving intervention for tension pneumothorax but may be overused, potentially leading to unnecessary morbidity.
Objective: To review prehospital needle thoracostomy indications, effectiveness, and adverse outcomes.
Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted based on registry data for a United States Midwestern Level I trauma center for a 7.