A Live Human Model Comparison Evaluating ThoraSite <sup>®</sup> Accuracy for Needle Thoracostomy

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Jonathan Warren · Los Angeles County Department of Health Services

Nichole Bosson · Los Angeles County Department of Health Services

Juliana Tolles · University of California, Los Angeles

Kelsey Wilhelm · New York City Fire Department

Elizabeth Avakoff · UCLA Medical Center

Miharu Arase · Los Angeles Medical Center

Jake Toy

Abstract

ThoraSite<sup>®</sup> was associated with increased odds of NT site selection in the DZ, reduced time-to-NT site selection, and increased self-rated ease reported by paramedics.

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Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Tracheal and airway disorders

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Published in: Prehospital Emergency Care

DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2025.2592880

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A Live Human Model Comparison Evaluating ThoraSite <sup>®</sup> Accuracy for Needle Thoracostomy

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