SIM Pneumothorax Flashcards
1
Q
Most common exam finding with spontaneous pneumothorax?
A
Tachycardia
2
Q
What is the percussion finding?
A
hyperresonnance
3
Q
Is ultrasound or CXR more sensitive?
What about specificity?
A
Ultrasound is more sensitive
Both are highly specific
4
Q
What happens to the A-a gradient?
A
Increased
5
Q
How long does it take spontaneous pneumothorax pain to resolve?
A
24 hours
6
Q
Most common age for spontaneous pneumo?
A
10-30
7
Q
What is the patients acid-base status?
A
Respiratory alkalosis
