pneumothorax

Question 1

what is it

Answer 1

air in pleural space

Question 2

types

Answer 2

• spontaneous

- due to trauma

Question 3

who is more likely to get it

Answer 3

• young males
• tall
• thin

Question 4

what is it caused by

Answer 4

rupture of pleural bleb

Question 5

underlying cause in those over 40

Answer 5

COPD

Question 6

causes

Answer 6

• asthma
• carcinoom a
• breakdown of lung abscess leading to bronchopleural fistula
• pulmonary fibrosis
• cyst formation

Question 7

what is the pressure in pleural space

Answer 7

negative

Question 8

how long does it take for lung to become normal again if there is a 50% collapse

Answer 8

about 40 days to reabsorb completely once the air leak is closed

Question 9

what is a common cause of cardiac arrest

Answer 9

tension pneumothorax

Question 10

symptoms

Answer 10

• sudden onset unilateral pleuritic pain
• increased breathlessness
• pallor
• tachycardia

Question 11

treatment if minimal symptoms

Answer 11

avoid strenuous activity

Question 12

treatment of medium pneumothorax

Answer 12

aspirate air

Question 13

if pneumothorax returns what is treatment

Answer 13

intercostal drainage with tube with underwater seal for 2-3days

Question 14

what is treatment of large pneumothorax

Answer 14

intercostal drainage with tube with underwater seal for 2-3days