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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.
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What is the medical term meaning abnormal collection of air in the chest cavity?
Pleural effusion is the generic term for fluid in the pleural space, but there are more specific terms if you know the type of fluid. Blood - hemothorax Lymph - chylothorax Serous fluid - hydrothorax Pus - empyema or pyothorax
Why hyperresonant note in pneumothorax?
When we percuss vibrations are set up on chest wall which is normally dampened by the lung parenchyma which is porous n we get resonant note...in pneumothorax there is air in the pleural cavity which offers least resistance to these vibrations..n hence we get hyperresonant note..in pleural effusion if fluid is present it offers max resistance n we get stony dullness
Why the patient of pleural effusion should lie towards the side of the lung which is having pleural effusion?
To increase oxygenation/ventilation of the unaffected lung
What may cause a restrictive pattern?
Common causes of a restrictive pattern are pneumonia, heart disease, pregnancy, lung fibrosis, pneumothorax (collapsed lung), and pleural effusion (compression caused by chest fluid).
What is the medical name for air in the pleural cavity?
pneumothorax
What could be wrong if trachea is shifted away from midline?
pleural effusion or pneumothorax
What occurs when air enters the spaces between the pleural spaces?
pneumothorax
What is the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity?
Pneumothorax-presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity.
What is the difference between pleural effusion and pulmonary embolism?
A pleural effusion is a build up of fluid between the (visceral and parietal) layers which line the lungs and chest cavity. Whereas....... A pulmonary embolus is a sudden blockage in a lung artery caused by a blood clot that travels to the lung from another part of the body. NB: - Pleural effusion = problem in visceral and parietal layers - Pulmonary embolus = problem in lung artery
What is the medical term meaning abnormal collection of air in the chest cavity?
Pleural effusion is the generic term for fluid in the pleural space, but there are more specific terms if you know the type of fluid. Blood - hemothorax Lymph - chylothorax Serous fluid - hydrothorax Pus - empyema or pyothorax
Why hyperresonant note in pneumothorax?
When we percuss vibrations are set up on chest wall which is normally dampened by the lung parenchyma which is porous n we get resonant note...in pneumothorax there is air in the pleural cavity which offers least resistance to these vibrations..n hence we get hyperresonant note..in pleural effusion if fluid is present it offers max resistance n we get stony dullness
How do you treat pleural effusion?
drain...
What is the collection of air in the pleural space?
pneumothorax
Mortality of pleural effusion?
The mortality of pleural effusion depends on various factors such as underlying cause, patient's overall health, and timely treatment. In general, if pleural effusion is treated promptly and effectively, the mortality rate is low. However, severe or untreated cases can lead to complications such as respiratory failure and sepsis, which can increase mortality risk.
What is the thin watery fluid that occurs between the pleural membranes called?
Pleural fluid is the fluid that's located between the pleural membranes that cover the lungs. If too much fluid builds up, it's called a pleural effusion.
Why the patient of pleural effusion should lie towards the side of the lung which is having pleural effusion?
To increase oxygenation/ventilation of the unaffected lung
What may cause a restrictive pattern?
Common causes of a restrictive pattern are pneumonia, heart disease, pregnancy, lung fibrosis, pneumothorax (collapsed lung), and pleural effusion (compression caused by chest fluid).
