Difference between revisions of "Pneumothorax"
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| − | A '''pneumothorax''' is a | + | A '''pneumothorax''' is a lung that is found down. |
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| + | '''Symptoms''' | ||
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| + | * [[Chest Pain]] | ||
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* Underlying lung disease<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/06/pulmonary-clinic-full-sobs/ Pulmonary Clinic Full of SOBs (Gomerblog)]</ref> | * Underlying lung disease<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/06/pulmonary-clinic-full-sobs/ Pulmonary Clinic Full of SOBs (Gomerblog)]</ref> | ||
* Sword swallowing as a profession<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/06/sword-swallower-reflux/ Sword Swallower Wondering Why He Has Reflux All of a Sudden (Gomerblog)]</ref> | * Sword swallowing as a profession<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/06/sword-swallower-reflux/ Sword Swallower Wondering Why He Has Reflux All of a Sudden (Gomerblog)]</ref> | ||
| − | * [[July Intern|intern]]<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/07/july-intern-pneumothorax/ July Intern Really Excited to Cause His Very First Pneumothorax (Gomerblog)]</ref> | + | * [[July Intern|An intern]]<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/07/july-intern-pneumothorax/ July Intern Really Excited to Cause His Very First Pneumothorax (Gomerblog)]</ref> |
* Rectal exam gone awry | * Rectal exam gone awry | ||
| − | ''' | + | '''Diagnosis''' |
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| − | - [[ | + | A '''pneumothorax''' is generally diagnosed on [[Chest X-Ray|chest X-ray]], though some skilled medical professionals can ascertain the diagnosis through a thorough [[Physical Exam|examination]] of the genitals. |
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| − | - | + | '''Treatment''' |
| + | ---- | ||
| + | To be continued... | ||
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| − | - [[Pulmonary Embolism]] | + | '''Still Need to Get Your Learn On?''' |
| + | ---- | ||
| + | * [[Batman]] | ||
| + | * [[Orthopnea]] | ||
| + | * [[Phlegmon]] | ||
| + | * [[PSG]] | ||
| + | * [[Pulmonary Embolism]] | ||
| + | * [[Sunchoke]] | ||
| + | * [[Tension Pneumothorax]] | ||
| + | * [[Tetrapod Position]] | ||
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| − | - | + | '''References''' |
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[[Category:Emergency Medicine]] | [[Category:Emergency Medicine]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:09, 5 August 2017
A pneumothorax is a lung that is found down.
Symptoms
Causes
Diagnosis
A pneumothorax is generally diagnosed on chest X-ray, though some skilled medical professionals can ascertain the diagnosis through a thorough examination of the genitals.
Treatment
To be continued...
Still Need to Get Your Learn On?
References
- ↑ Pulmonary Clinic Full of SOBs (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Sword Swallower Wondering Why He Has Reflux All of a Sudden (Gomerblog)
- ↑ July Intern Really Excited to Cause His Very First Pneumothorax (Gomerblog)
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