Question 1

newborn with pneumothorax does it resolve on its own?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some small pneumos will see resolution within a day or so and are generally treated with extra oxygen to promote resolution. If it is larger and triggers any compression of lung tissue or causes other symptoms, evacuation will bee needed initially followed by a chest tube.

Question 2

what does it mean if my newborn has ttn and a pneumothorax?

Accepted Answer

TTN and PTX: TTN is transient tachypnea of the newborn. It typically will resolve with time and usually requires only supportive care. Some infants may be born with retained fluid in their lungs and natural mechanisms to balance fluids are in place. The pneumothorax or collapsed lung, may be due to delivery and pressure on the baby's chest. The treatment depends upon the extent of the pneumothorax.

Question 3

how does a newborn infant get a pneumothorax  and what's the difference between that an a tension pneumo?

Accepted Answer

Colapsed Lung: A pneumothorax occurs when air gets in the the space between the chest wall and the lung.  This space should not contain anything.  So when air gets in, the lungs have to become smaller.  A tension-pneumothorax is when the contents of the chest (heart, lung, collapsed lung) all shift to one side.  Typically this is life threatening because blood cannot flow well.  We don't always know why this is.

Question 4

what is pneumothorax and it`s causes?

Accepted Answer

Air: It's due to air entering the space between your lung and chest wall. They can be the result of trauma or can occur spontaneously.

Question 5

what is pneumothorax? what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Collapsed lung: Potentially life threatening disease! Many reasons.

Check with your lung specialist and discuss the need of a CT scan of the chest and lungs.

Good luck.

Question 6

i was wondering what are the causes of pneumothorax?

Accepted Answer

Most common causes: Rupture of  pulmonary bleb , chest  trauma and iatrogenic  caused by various surgical procedures, including endotracheal anesthesia , ventilators etc

Question 7

how a pneumothorax can cause heart to shift?

Accepted Answer

Closed space: The chest cavity is a closed space so if there is a puncture in the lung, air escapes through the lining of the lung into the surrounding chest cavity. Since it can't escape, the pressure increases pushing everything to the other side of the chest, including the heart. Decompression with a needle or tube is then necessary to relieve the pressure and allow the heart to shift back into place.

Question 8

what is the cause of death in a tension pneumothorax?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac arrest: Usually, the buildup of pressure from the pneumothorax causes the heart to stop.

Question 9

how is it that a pneumothorax can cause heart to stop?

Accepted Answer

Tension: A tension pneumo causes pressure build up with air and squeezes your heart until it can't beat anymore.

Question 10

can you tell me how a pneumothorax can cause heart to stop?

Accepted Answer

If there is tension: If the pneumothorax creates a lot of pressure/air buildup in the chest, it can compress the veins draining into the heart and cause the heart to stop beating. This is called Tension Pneumothorax, and it is a medical emergency. If not promptly treated, it can cause death.

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