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| increased negative pressure pulls the lungs against the enlarged chest cavity, expanding their size. |
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| Intrapulmonary vs atmospheric pressure |
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| Normally, pressure in the pleural space is negative (-4 to -10 mm Hg) with respect to the pressure of atmospheric air |
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| a collapse of lung tissue and is caused by a collection of air in the pleural space. The loss of negative intrapleural pressure causes the lung to collapse. |
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| Results from external injury through the chest wall and into the pleural space. |
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| Occurs without external injury |
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| a type of pneumothorax in which air can enter the pleural space but cannot escape via the route of entry |
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| This is the presence of blood, in the pleural space, which results in the partial or complete collapse of the lung. Can be caused by trauma or malignancy of the chest |
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| Signs of Tension Pneumothorax |
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| Sharp stabbing chest pain with or without decreased blood pressure and increased heart rate; Mediastinal shift (shifting of the trachea and heart to the unaffected side) |
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| When to check V/S after chest tube insertion? |
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| during the first 2 hours, vital signs should be checked at least every 15 minutes. After the first 2 hours, evaluate the client's physical and psychological status at least every 4 hours or according to agency policy |
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