Pneumothorax Flashcards
1
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Management: primary pneumothorax where patient is not SOB and pneumothorax <2cm
A
Discharged and outpatient review
2
Q
Management: primary pneumothorax patient is SOB or pneumothorax >2cm
A
Aspiration with a 16-18 G cannula under local anaesthetic
Successful = discharge and unsuccessful = intercostal drain
3
Q
Management: Tension pneumothorax
A
Immediate needle decompression using a 16 gauge cannula inserted at 2nd intercostal space mid-clavicular line
4
Q
Management: Secondary pneumothorax, patient not SOB and pneumothorax <1cm
A
Admitted and observed for 24 hours
5
Q
Management: secondary pneumothorax patient not SOB and pneumothorax 1-2 cm
A
Aspiration and 24hr observation
6
Q
Management; secondary pneumothorax patient SOB and >2cm
A
Intercostal drain and admit
