Crocker, H.Ruffin, R.2006-06-252006-06-251998Chest, 1998; 113(3):838-8390012-36921931-3543http://hdl.handle.net/2440/8731Heimlich flutter valves have gained widespread acceptance in the treatment of pneumothorax. However, some features of their design may predispose them to inadvertent misuse. A case of tension pneumothorax is described which resulted from the insertion of a drinking straw into the Heimlich flutter valve assembly.enHumansPneumothoraxDrainageEquipment DesignMiddle AgedMaleJournal article0030005022001998126510.1378/chest.113.3.8382-s2.0-003191265369028