Pneumothorax - tension
Prevention
Use precautions to avoid chest trauma. Many cases are not preventable.
References
Murray J, Nadel J. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2000.
Marx J. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 5th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2002.
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Review Date: 08/10/2005
Reviewed By: David A. Kaufman, M.D., Assistant Professor, Division of Pulmonary,
Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine,
New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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