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Tension pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition where air accumulates in the pleural space under pressure, collapsing the lung and compromising venous return. Symptoms include dyspnea and pleuritic chest pain. Diagnosis is suspected based on tracheal deviation, distended neck veins, and absent breath sounds on one side. Treatment involves needle decompression followed by tube thoracostomy to relieve the pressure and allow re-expansion of the lung.
- Author
- Kenneth Andaya
- Language
- EN