Pneumothorax - chest X-ray
Pneumothorax - chest X-ray
Respiratory system
Respiratory system
Chest tube insertion  - series
Chest tube insertion - series


Tension pneumothorax

Alternative Names:

Pneumothorax - tension



Prevention:
Use precautions to avoid chest trauma. Many cases are not preventable.


Review Date: 12/6/2001
Reviewed By: David A. Kaufman, M.D., Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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