Pneumotorax posttraumatic: tipuri, opțiuni de diagnostic și tratament

Abstract

Introduction. Traumatic pneumothorax is air in the pleural space resulting from trauma and causing partial or complete lung collapse. Symptoms include chest pain from the causative injury and sometimes dyspnea. Diagnosis is made by chest x-ray. Treatment is usually with a thoracostomy tube.Purpose. This topic is important for the prevention of posttraumatic pneumothorax, namely the vital consequences that could also be the use of other medical maneuvers to prevent pneumototrax. Material and methods. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2700561/; https://www.atitimisoara.ro/content/ghiduri/2007/Conferinte%20Cris is%20Management/14%20Pneumotoraxul.pdf. Results. Due to the early detection of post-traumatic pneumothorax, the drastic consequences for human health could be avoided. Conclusions Post-traumatic pneumototrax is a very serious pathology. Advise persons to wear seat belts and passive restraints while driving. However, medical maneuvers performed, such as subclavian vein cannulation or other transbronchial procedures, must be performed very carefully or as an alternative.