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Needle Chest Decompression Procedure
        Primary site for needle chest decompression procedure
        Affected side, 5  intercoastal space, anterior axillary line.
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        Secondary site for needle chest decompression procedure
        Affected side, 2  or 3  intercoastal space, anterior axillary line.
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                   2  Intercoastal space
                   3  Intercoastal space
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