Ideal needle size and location for needle insertion to relieve a condition called tension pneumothorax, which can cause difficulty breathing. A study in an elite rugby team
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Optimal position for needle decompression in tension pneumothorax and assessment of iatrogenic risk in a male professional rugby team.Respiratory
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN14301076
- Lead Sponsor
- The Allan Lab
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Ongoing
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 30
Inclusion Criteria
1. Adult players (aged >18 years)
2. Part of a professional rugby team
3. Male
Exclusion Criteria
Does not meet inclusion criteria
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method