Tension Pneumothorax

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

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/ˈtɛnʃən njuːmoʊˈθɔːræks/

Herniation of abdominal viscera into the thorax following traumatic diaphragmatic rupture can simulate acute tension pneumothorax.
Tension pneumothorax should be immediately decompressed with a catheter inserted into the second intercostal space, midclavicular line.
One Case Report of Tension Pneumothorax(TP) Caused by Contusion and Rupture of Lung by Forensic Expertise
One patient developed tension pneumothorax, 13 cases had mild symptoms requiring no treatment.
Nursing care of 100 cases with tension pneumothorax treated with fine catheter chest indwelling drainage device

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