Ambulatory Management of Spontaneous Pneumothorax with Heimlich Valves

Date First Published:

January 27, 2015

Last Updated:

January 27, 2015

Report by:

Frances Scott, SHO, Emergency Medicine (University Hospital Lewisham)

Search checked by:

Hyun Choi, University Hospital Lewisham

Three-Part Question:

In [adult patients with spontaneous pneumothorax], can [Heimlich Valves] be used for [safe ambulatory management]?