Pneumothorax Flashcards
1
Q
Difference between pneumothorax and effusion on percussion?
A
Pneumo is hyper resonant and effusion is dull.
2
Q
3 main causes of pneumothorax?
A
Spontaneous, traumatic and disease related
3
Q
What patient population is most commonly affected by spontaneous pneumothorax?
A
Tall, thin boys and men 10-30.
4
Q
What 5 diseases have pneumothorax as a complication?
A
COPD, asthma, CF, TB, pneumocystitis pneumonia.
5
Q
What are two risk factors for pneumothorax?
A
Aerosolized pentamidine and prior history of pneumocystis pneumonia
6
Q
2 most common symptoms of pneumothorax?
A
Dyspnea and chest pain.
7
Q
3 symptoms of tension pneumothorax?
A
Marked tachycardia, hypotension, and mediastinal shift
