Gamuts

Iatrogenic pneumothorax

A pneumothorax is an abnormal collection of air in the pleural space between the lung and the chest wall. Symptoms typically include sudden onset of sharp, one-sided chest pain and shortness of breath. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause
Pneumothorax
May Be Caused by
Central line insertion
Endoscopy
Overinflation of positive pressure ventilation
Pacemaker insertion
Percutaneous biopsy
Resuscitation
Subclavian puncture
Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thoracotomy
Tracheotomy
Transbronchial biopsy
May Cause
Pneumothorax
May Be Caused by
Central line insertion
Endoscopy
Overinflation of positive pressure ventilation
Pacemaker insertion
Percutaneous biopsy
Resuscitation
Subclavian puncture
Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thoracotomy
Tracheotomy
Transbronchial biopsy


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