Notes in 02_Pneumothorax

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Tension Pneumothorax}} is a type of pneumothorax that occurs when {{c2::air in the pleural cavity builds up and causes pressure, pushing the tra…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Tension Pneumothorax}} {{c1::Shortness of breath}} {{c1::Tachycardia}} {{c1::Tracheal deviation away from the affected area}} {{…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax}} is a type of pneumothorax that occurs {{c2::within a person that has normal lung function}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax}} is a type of pneumothorax that occurs {{c2::within a person that has a pre-existing lung condition (e.g. CO…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Spontaneous Pneumothorax}} {{c1::Sudden onset}} {{c1::Pleuritic chest pain}} {{c1::Breathlessness}} {{c1::Tall thin young men}} …
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Traumatic Pneumothorax}} is a type of pneumothorax that occurs {{c2::as a result of an injury (e.g. blunt, penetrating) to the chest wall of the…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Iatrogenic Pneumothorax}} is a type of pneumothorax that occurs {{c2::secondary to diagnostic or therapeutic medical intervention.}}
Published	02/10/2024	a {{c1::Persistent Pneumothorax}} is a type of pneumothorax that constitutes {{c2::ongoing bubbling of air from an in situ chest drain, 48 hrs after i…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Tension}} pneumothorax should be immediately treated and not delayed due to investigations
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Pneumothorax {{c1::CXR (shows air in pleural cavity)}} {{c1::CT Thorax (if complex and uncertain)}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Tension Pneumothorax {{c1::Oxygen}} {{c1::Large-bore cannula insertion (2nd ICS midclavicular line)}} {{c1::Intercostal drainage (in the…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of PneumothoraxHaemodynamically stable primary pneumothorax and symptomatic{{c1::Aspiration (through safe triangle area to avoid vital stru…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of PneumothoraxHaemodynamically stable secondary pneumothorax and symptomatic, or if persistent after aspiration.{{c1::Chest drain}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of PneumothoraxHaemodynamically unstable or bilateral pneumothorax{{c1::Chest drain}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of PneumothoraxRecurrent pneumothorax or failure of chest drain{{c1::Pleurodesis}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Pleurodesis}} is done in cases of recurrent pneumothorax or failure of chest drain management
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