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Pneumothorax produced by the injection of air, or a more slowly absorbed gas such as nitrogen, into the pleural space to collapse the lung
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∙ 13y agoSpontaneous pneumothorax-- Air in the chest cavity that occurs because of disease or other naturally occurring cause. Air and blood together in this space is called a pneumohemothorax.
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∙ 13y agoIf a pneumothorax occurs suddenly or for no known reason, it is called a spontaneous pneumothorax
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What is an apical pneumothorax?
Apical generally refers to the the tip of a pyramidal or rounded structure, like the lung or the heart. This means that apical pneumothorax is pneumothorax that is being caused at the tip of the lung. Incase you don't know pneumothorax is a colapsed lung. This is generally from a puncture in the lung from multiple possible causes.
Why does a pneumothorax frequently lead to atelectasis?
A pneumothorax frequently lead to atelectasis because it will force the lungs to collapse. This is a condition whereby air it trapped outside the lungs.
The difference between pleural effusion and a pneumothorax?
Pneumothorax is the result of an injury where air gets into the chest cavity. It can result from an open wound in the chest, such as by being stabbed, or it can occur from a closed wound such as broken ribs. Tension pneumothorax is the buildup of air in the chest cavity collapses the lung and puts pressure on the heart, which then can't pump blood effectively.
What is the medical name for air in the pleural cavity?
pneumothorax
A chest wound can introduce air into the intrapleural space a condition known as?
The term that describes the result from an injury that permits air to leak into the intrapleural space is pneumothorax
What has the author Clive Riviere written?
Clive Riviere has written: 'The pneumothorax treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Surgery, Artificial Pneumothorax, Pulmonary Tuberculosis
What has the author William Theodore Warmington written?
William Theodore Warmington has written: 'Bilateral artificial pneumothorax in pulmonary tuberculosis'
What are the types of pneumothorax?
There are four types of pneumothorax. The types are: traumatic pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax, primary spontaneous pneumothorax, and secondary spontaneous pneumothorax.
Can open pneumothorax lead to tension pneumothorax?
yes
What is the difference between tension pneumothorax and spontaneous pneumothorax?
tracheal deviation
Do most people recover from pneumothorax?
Most people recover fully from spontaneous pneumothorax
What is the difference pneumothorax and hemothorax?
A pneumothorax is a pocket of air in the chest cavity, and a hemothorax is a pocket of blood.
What is the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity?
Pneumothorax-presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity.
Air in the thorax?
Pneumothorax
What is an apical pneumothorax?
Apical generally refers to the the tip of a pyramidal or rounded structure, like the lung or the heart. This means that apical pneumothorax is pneumothorax that is being caused at the tip of the lung. Incase you don't know pneumothorax is a colapsed lung. This is generally from a puncture in the lung from multiple possible causes.
How is pneumothorax diagnosed?
To diagnose pneumothorax, it is necessary for the health care provider to listen to the chest (auscultation) during a physical examination
What has the author James J Waring written?
James J. Waring has written: 'Spontaneous pneumothorax' -- subject(s): Pneumothorax
