ER Board Practice Questions - Saudi Board Emergency Medicine Final Written Exam

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According to the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 10th edition guidelines, what is the preferred anatomical site for needle decompression of a tension pneumothorax in an adult patient?

Second intercostal space in the midclavicular line Fourth intercostal space in the midclavicular line Fifth intercostal space, slightly anterior to the midaxillary line Third intercostal space in the midaxillary line

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Fifth intercostal space, slightly anterior to the midaxillary line

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