Difference between revisions of "Tension Pneumothorax"
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| − | A '''tension pneumothorax''' is a pneumothorax that causes more [[Burnout|stress]] to a medical provider than usual. | + | A '''tension pneumothorax''' is a [[Pneumothorax|pneumothorax]] that causes more [[Burnout|stress]] to a medical provider than usual. In some cases, the opposite may occur: an [[July Intern|intern]], for example, may be very excited at the opportunity to cause his or her first very [[Pneumothorax|pneumothorax]]. In this scenario, the tension falls onto the patient. |
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Latest revision as of 11:13, 15 July 2017
A tension pneumothorax is a pneumothorax that causes more stress to a medical provider than usual. In some cases, the opposite may occur: an intern, for example, may be very excited at the opportunity to cause his or her first very pneumothorax. In this scenario, the tension falls onto the patient.
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