2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2021.07.006
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Traumatic Pneumothorax: A Review of Current Diagnostic Practices And Evolving Management

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“…Anesthesiologists must have a high index of suspicion and consider pneumothorax when patients undergoing breast procedures develop chest pain, shortness of breath, tachypnea, hypoxia, hypotension, or cardiovascular collapse during the perioperative period. Physical exam findings consistent with pneumothorax include dyspnea; diminished, absent, or unequal breath sounds; hyperresonance to percussion; and crepitus [ 5 , 8 ]. Additionally, patients with tension pneumothorax may exhibit jugular venous distention and signs of shock due to reduced venous return to the heart [ 5 , 8 ].…”
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“…Anesthesiologists must have a high index of suspicion and consider pneumothorax when patients undergoing breast procedures develop chest pain, shortness of breath, tachypnea, hypoxia, hypotension, or cardiovascular collapse during the perioperative period. Physical exam findings consistent with pneumothorax include dyspnea; diminished, absent, or unequal breath sounds; hyperresonance to percussion; and crepitus [ 5 , 8 ]. Additionally, patients with tension pneumothorax may exhibit jugular venous distention and signs of shock due to reduced venous return to the heart [ 5 , 8 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Physical exam findings consistent with pneumothorax include dyspnea; diminished, absent, or unequal breath sounds; hyperresonance to percussion; and crepitus [ 5 , 8 ]. Additionally, patients with tension pneumothorax may exhibit jugular venous distention and signs of shock due to reduced venous return to the heart [ 5 , 8 ]. Tension pneumothorax is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment via needle decompression or thoracostomy.…”
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