Pneumothorax Flashcards
1
Q
classic presentation of pneumothorax
A
tall thin young male
2
Q
classic symptoms of pneumothorax
A
- sudden breathlessness
- pleuritic chest pain
- whilst playing sports
3
Q
position of patient for CXR for pneumothorax
A
erect
4
Q
management when no SOB &/or <2cm rim of air
A
- no Tx required
- 2-4 week follow up
5
Q
management if SOB & >2cm rim of air
A
- aspiration
- reassessment
6
Q
management if aspiration fails twice, unstable or bilateral/2ry pneumothoracies
A
chest drain
7
Q
distinctive feature of tension pneumothorax
A
one-way valve: air in but not out
8
Q
direction of tracheal deviation in TP
A
away from pneumothorax
9
Q
percussion findings on tension pneumothorax
A
++ resonance
10
Q
HR & pressure in tension pneumothorax
A
- tachycardia
- hypotension
11
Q
location of insertion of large bore cannula in TP
A
2nd intercostal space midclavicular line
12
Q
triangle of safety location of chest drain in TP
A
5th IC space mid-axillary line
