tracheal deviation Flashcards

1
Q

lung collapse on left side causes trachea to bend what way

A

to the left

Lung collapse causes the trachea to deviate to the affected side, is dull to percuss and has reduced breath sounds

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2
Q

tension pneumothorax causes trachea to go what way

A

away from that lung

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