tension pneumothorax Flashcards
1
Q
what are the signs and symptom of a Tension pneumothorax
A
pleuritic chest pain sob reduced air entry deviated trachea reduced breathe sounds sudden onset
2
Q
how can you differentiate between tension and not?
A
tension pneumothorax must have hypotension
3
Q
management
A
abcde sit upright oxygen 15L/min non-rebreatheable mask IV access insert a large bore needle 14-16G at the 2nd intercoastal space midclavicular line
abx if infection also suspected
insert chest tube to expel air
