Chest injuries Flashcards

1
Q

What are the signs of simple pneumothorax?

A
  • unequal breath sounds
  • spo2 <92 on room air
  • subcutaneous emphysema
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What are the signs of TPT?

A

SImple pneumo +

  • increasing resp distress
  • Spo2 below 92 despite o2
  • decreasing CS
  • poor perfusion
  • Increased HR +- decreased BP
  • Increased JVP
  • Trachael shift
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3
Q

WHen do you decompress a chest with TPT?

A

when cardiac arrest imminent:

  • GCS <10
    BP<70
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