HURST Review: Respiratory 164 Questions And Answers

Penetrating Chest Trauma: This can be - ️️-hemothorax -pneumothorax -tension pneumothorax -open pneumothorax (sucking chest wound) Hemothorax/Pneumothorax: This is when - ️️blood or air has accumulated in the pleural space and the lung has collapsed Hemothorax/Pneumothorax: Signs/Symptoms include - ️️-SOB -increased HR -diminished breath sounds on the affected side -less movement on the affected side -chest pain -cough -subQ emphysema Hemothorax/Pneumothorax Signs/Symptoms: What will should up on the x-ray? - ️️air or blood Hemothorax/Pneumothorax Signs/Symptoms: What is subcutaneous emphysema? - ️️air trapped in the tissue (usually neck, face, and chest) RULE: NEVER _________________ a penetrating object - ️️pull out Hemothorax/Pneumothorax: Treatment includes - ️️-thoracentesis