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If a large pneumothorax is present, consider inserting an intercostal catheter (ICC) prior to induction to minimise the risk of tensioning the pneumothorax
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If the patient is stable, consider a gas induction to maintain spontaneous ventilation, intubate with no muscle relaxant while ensuring the patient is deep enough to blunt their coughing response
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If the patient is too sick for a gas induction, they are usually obtunded enough for awake insertion of double lumen tube under direct laryngoscopy with local anaesthetic spray #improve
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Positive pressure ventilation is relatively contraindicated due to the risk of converting an uncomplicated pneumothorax to a tension pneumothorax.
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