Pneumothorax Flashcards
1
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Pneumothorax
A
Gas in the pleural space that raises plural pressures and can impair respiration, resulting in collapsed lung
2
Q
Signs and symptoms of pneumothorax
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*Hyper resonance on affected side
*Diminished breath sounds and diminished fremitus on affected side
*Mediastinal shift toward the unaffected side (tension)
Chest pain, dyspnea, cough
Hypotension
3
Q
Lab and diagnostics for pneumothorax
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CXR
ABG may be indicated
4
Q
Management of pneumothorax
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<20% Pneumothorax in a symptomatic patient requires no intervention
Chest tube is used first available; an emergency, needle thoracostomy ( 2nd ICS, MCL)
Chest tube placement 4 or 5th ICS, MAL
