what does "icc" stand for with regards to a tension pneumothorax treatment?

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What are symptoms of hemothorax vs. Tension pneumothorax?

Answer 1

Intercostal catheter: Icc stands for intercostal catheter that is used to drain the air out of the chest in case of a tension pneumothorax. This tube is inserted in the space between ribs to reach the inside of chest cavity on the involved side & the other end of this tube is kept under water seal with/without suctioning to completely drain the air out of chest cavity. It is left in place until pneumothorax resolves.

Answer 2

Unusual: Another reported inter costal catheter icc usually chest tube, tube thoracostomy, are the treatments with a catheter placed between ribs into space of pneumothorax.

Answer 3

EMERGENCY chest tube: A tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate treatment to prevent death. This is caused by chest trauma leading to collapse of the lung. If left untreated, the pressure in the chest cavity causes compression of the veins returning blood to the heart, leading to cardiovascular collapse and death. This is easily treated by placing a chest tube.

Answer 4

Needle Decompression: Tension pneumothorax is one of the few medical emergencies where a life can be saved or lost in a matter of minutes if not recognized early. While diagnosis can be difficult, treatment is a simple, rapid needle decompression of the pleural space by inserting a large bore angiocatheter just above the 3rd rib. With the patient stabilized a larger chest tube is placed until the pneumothorax resolves.

Answer 5

Size of air leak: Pnuemothorax (ptx) occurs when air escapes from the lung causing the lung to collapse. This may occur after an injury to the lung or if a outpouching of the lung (a bleb) ruptures. If too much air leaks out, the pressure in the chest can build up to the point that pressure is put on the heart and large blood vessels in the chest and cause tension ptx. This can be fatal if not treated promptly.

Answer 6

Trauma, other: Prior to a tension pneumothorax there is a usually a traumatic event that leaves a hole in the lung and no mechanism for that air to leave. Other causes of tension pneumothorax (spontaneous, emphysema, endometriosis(in the chest), rare genetic causes) are not so predictable... And even most folks with chest trauma don't get one (stab wounds and bullets tend to leave a hole for the air to leave).

Answer 7

Dangerous condition: A tension pneumothorax occurs when there is a hole and air escapes from the lung into the space between the lung and chest wall and does not go back into the lung. As the air escapes from the lung, the pressure builds up in the space between the lung and chest wall (the pleural space). As the pressure builds "tension"-the high pressure buildup) and it can put pressure on the heart.

Answer 8

Can be deadly: Tension pneumothorax occurs when pressure builds up in one side of the chest and collapses the lung. This is rapidly fatal and is treated as an emergency. Once it is released, a tube is left in the chest for a few days. After it is removed, people usually recover completely.

Answer 9

Lethal: If the collapsed lung (pneumothorax) creates enough pressure, it can compress the right side of the heart. This decreases the blood return to the heart. Without adequate blood return, your heart does not have enough blood to pump out to your body. This is called tension pneumothorax. If the pressure is not released, this is rapidly fatal.

Answer 10

Tension pneumothorax: Pneumothorax literally mean gas (air) in the thorax, especially in the space around the lungs. What distinguishes a tension pneumothorax is that the gas is under pressure. This leads to rapid collapse of the lung and can squeeze the heart, leading inability of the heart to pump blood, hypotension and death. Tension pneumothorax requires rapid medical treatement to vent the pressurized gas.

Answer 11

Tension Pneumothorax: This is a life threatening condition which occurs when increasing amount of air gets trapped in the pleural space. It results in lung collapse, shifting of trachea, heart and large blood vessels within chest, to the opposite side. This also prevents the blood from returning to the heart. This leads to low blood pressure and death if not treated emergently.

Answer 12

Air in chest: A tension pneumothorax is air collecting in the chest with no way out. This leads to an increase in air, with an increase in pressure in the chest. The heart and lungs get pushed to the opposite side, causing a significant drop in blood pressure. This can be fatal if not treated promptly.

Answer 13

Pressure: A pneumothorax with enough pressure to compress the right side of the heart. This decreases the blood return to the heart. Without adequate blood return, your heart does not have enough blood to pump out to your body. This life threatening condition will lead to low blood pressure and is rapidly fatal if not treated emergently.

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