What happens to the thoracic cavity if punctured?

Answer 1

If the thoracic cavity is punctured, it can lead to a condition known as a pneumothorax. This occurs when air enters the pleural space, causing the lung to collapse partially or completely. This can result in difficulty breathing, chest pain, and potentially life-threatening complications if not treated promptly. Treatment usually involves inserting a chest tube to remove the air and allow the lung to re-expand.

Answer 2

If the pleural membrane is punctured, inhaled air will escape the lung that is punctured, causing the patient to have difficulty breathing. The oxygen concentration in the blood will also be diminished which could lead to brain damage.

Answer 3

Your lungs could not take in more air without it leaking out; you could not

breathe in and out.

Technical Explanation: The pressure would be the same inside and outside the

lungs — air and waste products would not be forced in and out of the lungs.

(You could not change the size of the thoracic cavity if there was a leak in it.)

Answer 4

If the thoracic cavity is punctured, it can lead to a condition known as a pneumothorax, where air enters the cavity and causes the lung to partially collapse. This can result in difficulty breathing and decreased oxygen levels in the body. Treatment may include chest tube insertion to remove the air and re-inflate the lung.

Answer 5

in my case i had 2 phneomothoraxes and a lobectomy,they then had to staple my lung to my rib because it wouldn't stay inflated,now stapled it is inflated so answer yes and no

Answer 6

it causes heart and lungs more prone to infection..and fluid may accumulate in thoracic cavity damaging heart and lungs.

Answer 7

Their ability to breathe would severely reduce

Answer 8

Most often, a pneumothorax ensues (usually what is termed a sucking chest wound).

Answer 9

The lung would collapse.