Needle Decompression Workshop

Service Description

Your Lecturer: Jason Hine, MD Join us for an interactive LIVE lecture and workshop. All training equipment will be mailed to you prior to the course date. The equipment is yours to keep and utilize for future workshop sessions. Course Objectives Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to: Recognize the clinical signs and symptoms of tension pneumothorax and identify when emergent needle decompression is indicated. Identify appropriate anatomical landmarks and insertion sites for needle decompression based on current clinical guidelines. Demonstrate proper needle decompression technique using simulation equipment during a live, instructor-guided skills session. Evaluate the effectiveness of needle decompression, recognize potential complications, and describe appropriate post-procedure management. Earn 1.5 CEs/CMEs For This Workshop UPDATE AS OF 2026: All non-EMS professionals who want to obtain CEs/CMEs/CEUs must create an account on Learner+ (https://about.learner.plus/) - it's $20 for 1 reflection or $50 for a 1-year plan to earn your credits. We suggest purchasing the 1-year membership to continue to get CEs all year! 📣 Interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Support this session and future educational programs while gaining visibility with a global audience of healthcare professionals. Our first eight Bootcamp events have welcomed attendees from every U.S. state and more than 50 countries worldwide, providing sponsors with meaningful international exposure.