pneumothorax Mx Flashcards
1
Q
primary pneumothorax: rim air <2cm and not short of breath
A
discharrge
2
Q
secondary pnemothorax: >50yrs and rim >2cm/SOB
A
chest drain
3
Q
secondary pneumothorax: rim air 1-2cm
A
aspiration
chest drain if this fails
admitted for 24hrs
4
Q
secondary pneumothorax: <1cm
A
give oxygen
admit for 24hrs
5
Q
discharge advice - smoking
A
stop to avoid recurrence
6
Q
discharge advice - fittness to fly
A
absolute contraindication
can fly 1wk post check xray
7
Q
discharge advice - scuba diving
A
permanently avoided unless underwent bilateral surgical plurectomy , has normal lung function and chest CT post op