- Tension Pneumothorax: What Is It, Causes, Signs, Symptoms . . . - Osmosis
Tension pneumothorax can develop from any type of pneumothorax However, it is most commonly seen after a traumatic chest injury or in individuals breathing through mechanical ventilation A traumatic tension pneumothorax can occur as a result of an open chest wound, like a stab wound or a gunshot; or a closed trauma, like a rib fracture
- Open Pneumothorax: What Is It, Diagnosis, and More | Osmosis
An open pneumothorax and a closed pneumothorax are both types of pneumothorax, the difference between them is how air gets into the pleural cavity An open pneumothorax occurs when an injury creates a hole in the chest wall that allows air from the environment to enter the pleural cavity The most common cause is a penetrating chest injury, such as that from a stab wound or gunshot wound On
- Pneumothorax: Video, Causes, Meaning | Osmosis
A pneumothorax refers to an abnormal collection of air or gas in the pleural space that causes a loss of negative pressure Like pleural effusion (liquid buildup in that space), pneumothorax may interfere with normal breathing
- Neumotórax: Vídeo, Anatomía, Definición Función | Osmosis
Traumatic pneumothorax occurs due to an injury to the chest, such as a broken rib or puncture wound On the other hand, spontaneous pneumothorax can happen without an apparent cause It is commonly seen in patients with lung diseases such as COPD, cystic fibrosis, asthma, smokers, and people with Marfan syndrome
- Pneumothorax and hemothorax: Nursing - Osmosis
On percussion, there is hyperresonance with pneumothorax due to the presence of air within the pleural space, or dullness with hemothorax due to the presence of blood within the pleural space Diagnosis of both pneumothorax and hemothorax involves history and physical assessment, followed by a chest x-ray
- Osmosis video - Pneumothorax
Traumatic pneumothorax occurs due to an injury to the chest, such as a broken rib or puncture wound On the other hand, spontaneous pneumothorax can happen without an apparent cause It is commonly seen in patients with lung diseases such as COPD, cystic fibrosis, asthma, smokers, and people with Marfan syndrome
- Pleural effusion, pneumothorax, hemothorax and atelectasis . . . - Osmosis
A pneumothorax forms when the seal of the pleural space is punctured, letting air in and equalizing the pressure within the pleural space, lung and chest cavity
- Pneumothorax: Video Meaning | Osmosis
Pneumothorax refers to an abnormal presence of air within the pleural space that can result in a deflated or collapsed lung The pleural space has a parietal layer, which lines the chest wall, and a visceral layer, which lines the parenchyma of the lung Disruption of either of the pleural layers can allow air to enter the pleural space
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