International Pain and Spine Intervention Society Emergency Protocols: Pneumothorax

Ronald A. Wasserman; Ryan M. Meral; Mihir Joshi

doi:10.1016/j.inpm.2026.100779

International Pain and Spine Intervention Society Emergency Protocols: Pneumothorax

Ronald A. Wasserman
, Ryan M. Meral
, Mihir Joshi

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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Abstract

This protocol describes the recognition and treatment of pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax as potential complications of procedures performed near the pleura. It reviews clinical presentations ranging from mild dyspnea and chest pain to life-threatening respiratory distress and hemodynamic instability. The protocol emphasizes rapid diagnosis, supplemental oxygen administration, emergency decompression for unstable patients, and urgent transfer for definitive management.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	100779
Journal	Interventional Pain Medicine
Volume	5
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inpm.2026.100779
State	Published - Jun 2026

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Emergencies
Emergency protocol
Interventional pain procedures
Pneumothorax
Risk mitigation

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