Pneumothorax DRABCDE Flashcards
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Pneumo - Classic Signs
A
- Tachypnoea
- Use of accessory muscles
- Asymmetrical chest expansion
- Cyanosis
- CP on inspiration
- Sharp stabbing pain on one side (sudden onset)
- Abrupt Breathlessness
- Tracheal Deviation
- Symptoms of an injury
- Cough (cause)
- Tachycardia
- Hyper/Hypotension
- Sweaty
- Restlessness/Confusion
- Diminished Breath Sounds
- Hyper-resonant percussion sounds
- Chest pain
2
Q
Pneumo - Risk factors
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o Tall and skinny o Smokers o Not related to physical activity o Respiratory disorder o >60
3
Q
Pneumo - Airway
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Tracheal Deviation
4
Q
Pneuomo - Breathing
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Look: • Tachypnoea • Use of accessory muscles • Cyanosis • SOB • Asymmetrical chest expansion Feel: • Asymmetrical chest expansion Listen: • Reduced breath sounds (unilaterally or bilaterally) Measure: •
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Pneumo - Circulation
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Circulation • Tachycardia • Hyper/hypotension • Pale • Sweaty
