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Pneumothorax Flashcards

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What causes a pneumothorax?

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Trauma, connective tissue disorder, COPD, CF

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What is a pneumothorax?

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Accumulation of air in pleural space

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How does a pneumothorax patient present?

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Chest pain, dyspnoea, diminished breath sounds, tracheal shifting

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What are the investigations for a pneumothorax?

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CXR, CT chest

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What are the treatments?

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Immediate needle decompression, oxygen therapy, pleurodesis

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