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FAQ about Tension pneumothorax
Tension pneumothorax is a medical emergency that can become life-threatening within minutes if it is not treated quickly. This FAQ explains what the condition is, why it happens, how it is recognized, how it…
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Diagnosis of Tension pneumothorax
Tension pneumothorax is usually identified as a medical emergency by combining the patient’s symptoms, physical findings, and rapid bedside assessment. It occurs when air enters the pleural space and cannot escape, causing progressively increasing…
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Treatment for Tension pneumothorax
The treatment of tension pneumothorax is aimed first at rapidly relieving the pressure of trapped air in the pleural space, then at preventing the air leak from recurring. The main treatments are immediate needle…
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What is Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a disorder in which the blood pressure inside the arteries of the lungs is abnormally high. These vessels carry blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs so…
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FAQ about Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is a medical condition that can develop quickly and become life-threatening if it is not recognized and treated promptly. This FAQ explains what pulmonary embolism is, why it happens, how it is…
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Prevention of Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism, or PE, develops when a blood clot or other material travels through the venous system and lodges in the arteries of the lungs. In most cases the clot begins as a deep…
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Diagnosis of Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism is diagnosed by combining clinical suspicion with targeted testing. The condition occurs when a clot, most often formed in a deep vein of the leg or pelvis, travels to the lungs and…