What procedure should the therapist suggest to relieve a tension pneumothorax while awaiting more definitive treatment?

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Treatment of the pneumothorax depends on whether it is under tension. The tension pneumothorax is an emergency and should be relieved as soon as possible. The pleural space is drained by thoracentesis with a large-bore needle while awaiting more definitive therapy.

What Procedure Should the Therapist Suggest to Relieve a Tension