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Tension Pneumothorax

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

PneumothoraxHypoxiaHypotensionTachycardiaShockReduced Cardiac OutputAvoid N2OCyanosisAvoid Positive Pressure Ventilation

Pathophysiology

Air enters the pleural space through a one-way valve — a lacerated visceral pleura, a ruptured alveolus, a needle track — and cannot get back out. Intrapleural pressure climbs with every breath, the...

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