1. Camila Vecchi & Caitlin Hindmarsh
Pneumothorax
Camila Vecchi & Caitlin Hindmarsh

2. Outline
Vocab
Background
Causes
Treatments
Conclusion
Works Cited

3. Vocabulary pneumothorax: collapsed lung
(pneum = lung, thorax = chest/torso;
there is air in the
chest because a lung is collapsed)
mechanical ventilation: having a machine breathe for you

4. Background
Pneumothorax: serious condition characterized by severe chest pain and shortness of breath. It has many causes, all of which can weaken or pop the lungs, and cause air to leak into the chest. It is diagnosed by X- Ray or CT scan, and treated by chest tube, surgery, or just waiting for the air to leak out of the chest.

5. Causes
chest injuries - penetrating injury can cause a lung to collapse
ruptured air blisters - air leaks into the space that surrounds the lungs
mechanical ventilation - assistance to breathe

6. Treatments Goal: relieve the pressure and allow the lung to re-expand
Needle or tube that removes excessive air
Surgery

7. Conclusion Pneumothorax is caused by chest injuries
When a lung collapses and air is leaking out
Treated with a needle taking the air out

8. Works Cited
Baumann, M. H., Strange, C., Heffner, J. E., Light, R., Kirby, T. J., Klein, J., ... & Sahn, S. A. (2001). Management of spontaneous pneumothorax: an American College of Chest Physicians Delphi consensus statement. CHEST Journal, 119(2),
Henry, M., Arnold, T., & Harvey, J. (2003). BTS guidelines for the management of spontaneous pneumothorax. Thorax, 58(Suppl 2), ii39.