Pneumothorax

Question 1

what is a pneumothorax?

Answer 1

accumulation of air in the pleural space

Question 2

what disorder can cause a pneumothorax?

Answer 2

marfan disorder

Question 3

where does a pneumothorax most commonly occur?

Answer 3

apex

Question 4

a patient presents with chest pain, decreased tactile fremitus, and decreased chest wall movement. what are they experiencing?

Answer 4

pneumothorax

Question 5

what would a pneumothorax look like in a chest xray?

Answer 5

visceral pleural line present

Question 6

what is the treatment for a small and stable spontaneous pneumonthorax?

Answer 6

watch
O2

Question 7

what is the treatment for a large or progressive pneumothorax?

Answer 7

O2
drainage

Question 8

what is the treatment for a pneumothorax if chest tube doesn’t work? (2)

Answer 8

resection of blebs
pleurodesis