Pneumothorax Flashcards
1
Q
gold standard test for diagnosis of PTX?
A
helical CT scan
2
Q
physical exam findings of PTX?
A
decreased lung sounds, decreased tactile fremitus
3
Q
how does paralytics reduce the risk of PTX?
A
decrease transpulmonary pressures
4
Q
treatment for recurrent PTX?
A
pleurodesis
5
Q
when to get a surgical consult for PTX?
A
persistent air leak, no reexpasnion
6
Q
pathology with increased tactile fremitus?
A
pneumonia
7
Q
other than PTX what other pathology can caused decreased tactile fremitus?
A
atelectasis
8
Q
pneumothorax peak and plateua response?
A
both increase proportionally
