Pneumothorax explained clearly, including subtypes (e.g Primary, Secondary, Tension) as well as pneumothorax pathophysiology. We also cover symptoms, diagnosis (including x ray findings!) as well as treatment options.
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Timestamps:
0:00 What is a pneumothorax?
1:13 Pneumothorax Pathophysiology
3:46 Pneumothorax Risk Factors
4:59 Pneumothorax Symptoms & Signs
6:24 Pneumothorax Diagnosis
8:14 Pneumothorax Treatment
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References
- MSD Manual Professional Edition (2025) Pneumothorax. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/pulmonary-disorders/mediastinal-and-pleural-disorders/pneumothorax
- Geeky Medics (2024) Pneumothorax. Available at: https://geekymedics.com/pneumothorax/
- Life in the Fast Lane (2023) Pneumothorax. Available at: https://litfl.com/pneumothorax-ccc/
- Life in the Fast Lane (2023) Tension pneumothorax – an alternative view. Available at: https://litfl.com/tension-pneumothorax/
- Roberts, M.E. et al. (2023) 'British Thoracic Society Guideline for pleural disease', Thorax, 78(Suppl 3), pp.s1-s42. Available at: https://thorax.bmj.com/content/78/Suppl_3/s1
- Cheng, H.S. et al. (2024) 'Management of spontaneous pneumothorax: a mini-review on its latest evidence', Journal of Thoracic Disease, 16(7), pp.4756-4763. Available at: https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/88287/html
- American College of Surgeons (2018) Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Student Course Manual. 10th edn. Chicago: American College of Surgeons.
