Tension pneumothorax

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Tension pneumothorax

Tension pneumothorax occurs mostly in clinical situations such as ventilation, resuscitation or in people with lung disease.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 1800
Department: Internal Medicine

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Tachycardia 70
Hypotension 70
Cyanosis 70
Abdominal pain 70
Chest pain 70
Breathing problems 70
Fatigue 70
Dyspnea 70
Punctured lungs 100

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Physical examination
  • Abdominal palpation
  • Thorax percussion
  • Chest auscultation
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • ECG
  • Heart monitoring
  • USG
  • FAST

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: