Tension Pneumothorax Flashcards

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Clinical Presentation

A
  • Acute chest pain
  • Severe dyspnoea
  • Central cyanosis
  • Tracheal shift to opposite side
  • Hypoxia
  • Hypotension
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2
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Management

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  • Needle aspiration (2nd ICS)

- ICD

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