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Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 7e
| Section 8. Pulmonary Emergencies > |
Chapter 71. Spontaneous and Iatrogenic Pneumothorax
Sections: Spontaneous and Iatrogenic Pneumothorax: Introduction, Spontaneous Pneumothorax, Iatrogenic Pneumothorax, References.
Topics Discussed: pneumothorax.
Excerpt:"Pneumothorax occurs when air enters the potential space between
the visceral and parietal pleura as a consequence of blunt trauma,
penetrating trauma, or spontaneous occurrence. Iatrogenic pneumothorax
occurs secondary to a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure and is
a type of penetrating traumatic pneumothorax. Primary spontaneous
pneumothorax (PSP) occurs in individuals without known lung disease. Secondary
spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) occurs in patients with underlying
lung disease, especially chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
and generally requires more conservative treatment...."
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