Pneumothorax Flashcards
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Definition pneumothorax
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Collapsed lung
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Symptoms pneumothorax
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Sudden pain and dyspnea
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Risk factors pneumothorax
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Growth spurt, smoking, injury
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Pathophysiology pneumothorax
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Rupture in lung
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Diagnostics pneumothorax
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Physical: lung sounds and imaging
Blood: arterial blood gas test
Imaging: x-ray
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Treatment pneumothorax
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Observation, pleural aspiration, drain and surgery
