Treatment For Tension Pneumothorax
A tension pneumothorax is a complete collapse of the lung. It occurs when air enters, but does not leave, the space around the lung (pleural space). It is alife-threatening emergency that requires immediate treatment.
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Pneumothorax - tension
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Any condition that leads to pneumothorax can cause a tension pneumothorax. In an uncomplicated pneumothorax, air can enter and leave the pleural space...
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