Medicine What is the emergent management of tension pneumothorax? A Chest X-ray B Emergency room thoracotomy if unstable C Immediate needle thoracostomy in 2nd intercostal space D Tube thoracostomy in 5th ICS 💡 Explanation What is the emergent management of tension pneumothorax? ✓ Correct Answer: C. Immediate needle thoracostomy in 2nd intercostal space