Rahdon, R.Bridgewater, F.Harris, M.2007-06-022007-06-022001Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, 2001; 16(1):59-611049-023X1945-1938http://hdl.handle.net/2440/33325<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:p>The reported case of a stab wound to the chest occurred in an isolated area with no specialized surgical care available. The need for transport and specifically by air, introduced particular questions in management. On a humanitarian basis and in line with its mandate, the Peace Monitoring Group, a United Nations endorsed entity in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, provided transport to a facility with an appropriate standard of care. The questions of need for patient evacuation and chest drainage, with the timing of this maneuver are considered.</jats:p>enJournal article002001185310.1017/S1049023X000256072-s2.0-003522221861196Bridgewater, F. [0000-0002-2883-7852]