Pneumothorax Flashcards
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What is a 2nd pneumothorax
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A secondary pneumothorax occurs in patients with an underlying medical disease, such as COPD, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer and Marfan’s disease.
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What is a primary pneumothorax
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A primary pneumothorax occurs in patients that have no underlying pulmonary disease. It is most common in thin, young males with a history of tobacco use
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PE findings
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sudden onset of sharp chest pain, often unilateral, and shortness of breath
4
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Most common iatrogenic causes
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The most common procedures to cause a pneumothorax include a central line, thoracentesis, pacemaker, tracheostomy or biopsy. Other causes include CPR and positive-pressure ventilation.
