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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.
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What should you do if someone experiences tension pneumothorax while on a ventilator?
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Is a traumatic pneumothorax the same as a tension pneumothorax?
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I have tension pneumothorax. Why do the doctors need to use a needle?
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I have chet, is a traumatic pneumothorax the same as a tension pneumothorax, any suggestions?
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My doc says that respiraory alkalosis is a sign of a tension pneumothorax but why?
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Could laughing to the point of hold ur breath cause a tension pneumothorax ? I laughed so hard now my chest hurts hist: htn&pcos mild l/s atelectasis
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I would like info about spontaneous pneumothorax?
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