Air Leaks

Question 1

Pneumothorax

Answer 1

Air in pleural space

Question 2

S/S pneumothorax

Answer 2

increases respiration excursion, bulging intercostal, hyperresonce, hypoxemia, hypercapnia

Question 3

Medical management - pneumo

Answer 3

chest tube inserted at 4th/5th midaxillary line

Question 4

chest tubes

Answer 4

reinflate collapsed lung, drain fluid

Question 5

pneumothorax chest tube placement

Answer 5

2nd / 3rd intercostal, anterior chest 12-26fr

Question 6

Hemothorax. Chlyothorax, Emphysema chest tube placement

Answer 6

4th/5th intercostal. 28-40fr (air rises fluid falls)

Question 7

chest tube closed system

Answer 7

keeps air from entering during inhalation
allows air to escape on exhalation

Question 8

crepitus

Answer 8

rice krispy under skin, subcutaneous emphysema

Question 9

complication of chest tube

Answer 9

air leak, accidental disconnection, tension pneumothorax