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Spontaneous vs. Tension Pneumothorax. Spontaneous Pneumothorax. Can be either primary (absence of underlying lung pathology) or secondary (due to presence of underlying lung pathology) Classic spontaneous pneumothorax occurs in a tall, thin, young male patient (Marfan Syndrome!) In primary spontaneous pneumothorax: If the pneumothorax is small ...
Jun 24, 2021 · Both spontaneous and traumatic pneumothorax can evolve into tension pneumothorax, which is a life-threatening condition that can lead to significant respiratory distress and hemodynamic instability. In tension pneumothorax, the pleural injury acts as a one-way valve.
- Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition caused by the continuous entrance and entrapment of air into the pleural space, thereby compre...
- Tension pneumothorax can develop from any type of pneumothorax. However, it is most commonly seen after a traumatic chest injury or in individuals...
- SymptomsSevere shortness of breathShallow breathingAcute chest painSignsLow blood oxygen levelsIncreased heart rateLow blood pressureAltered mental...
- Clinical evaluationDiagnosis of tension pneumothorax should be suspected in individuals with respiratory distress, tracheal deviation, distended ne...
- Tension pneumothorax is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Needle decompression of the chest, also known as needle thoracostomy...
Jan 30, 2024 · Traumatic and tension pneumothorax cases are more common than spontaneous pneumothorax. Tension pneumothorax develops in 1% to 2% of cases initially presenting as idiopathic spontaneous pneumothorax.
- Ruchi Jalota Sahota, Edouard Sayad
- 2024/01/30
May 13, 2024 · Both tension pneumothorax and spontaneous pneumothorax can lead to similar symptoms, including sudden chest pain, shortness of breath, and decreased oxygen levels. However, the underlying mechanisms and treatment approaches differ between the two conditions.
Jul 24, 2023 · Patients may present with a variety of symptoms including tachycardia and dyspnea. A feared complication is tension pneumothorax. The diagnosis of spontaneous pneumothorax is based on clinical suspicion and can be confirmed with imaging.
- John Costumbrado, Sassan Ghassemzadeh
- 2023/07/24
Aug 8, 2023 · Spontaneous - a pneumothorax without any apparent cause or inciting event. Pneumothorax can also be classified based on their physiology into the following types: 1. Simple - when the air in the pleural space does not communicate with an outside atmosphere, and there is no shift in mediastinum or hemidiaphragm.
May 21, 2021 · A pneumothorax (noo-moe-THOR-aks) is a collapsed lung. A pneumothorax occurs when air leaks into the space between your lung and chest wall. This air pushes on the outside of your lung and makes it collapse. A pneumothorax can be a complete lung collapse or a collapse of only a portion of the lung.
