Clinical Correlations: Anatomy of the Thorax Flashcards
1
Q
what is a tension pneumothorax
A
?
2
Q
tube thoracostomy?
A
2nd or 3rd intercostal - for air
4th or 5th intercostal - for fluids
3
Q
what is at sternal angle?
A
rib 2
beneath it is 2nd intercostal space
4
Q
spontaneous pneumothorax involves what pleura?
A
visceral
5
Q
traumatic pneumothorax involves what pleura?
A
parietal
6
Q
when inserting a chest tube?
A
make sure you go over a rib
lower part of intercostal space
7
Q
what would have pain sensation? (pleura)
A
parietal does (OUCH) visceral (visceral afferents, no pain)
8
Q
what does coughing up blood mean?
A
cancer
necrosis of lung tissue causing blood to enter bronchiole tree
