pneumothorax Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
air in pleural space
2
Q
types
A
- spontaneous
- due to trauma
3
Q
who is more likely to get it
A
- young males
- tall
- thin
4
Q
what is it caused by
A
rupture of pleural bleb
5
Q
underlying cause in those over 40
A
COPD
6
Q
causes
A
- asthma
- carcinoom a
- breakdown of lung abscess leading to bronchopleural fistula
- pulmonary fibrosis
- cyst formation
7
Q
what is the pressure in pleural space
A
negative
8
Q
how long does it take for lung to become normal again if there is a 50% collapse
A
about 40 days to reabsorb completely once the air leak is closed
9
Q
what is a common cause of cardiac arrest
A
tension pneumothorax
10
Q
symptoms
A
- sudden onset unilateral pleuritic pain
- increased breathlessness
- pallor
- tachycardia
11
Q
treatment if minimal symptoms
A
avoid strenuous activity
12
Q
treatment of medium pneumothorax
A
aspirate air
13
Q
if pneumothorax returns what is treatment
A
intercostal drainage with tube with underwater seal for 2-3days
14
Q
what is treatment of large pneumothorax
A
intercostal drainage with tube with underwater seal for 2-3days
