Tension pneumothorax Flashcards
• Life-threatening condition where air accumulates in the pleural space.
Mechanism: A one-way valve effect allows air into the pleural space during inhalation but prevents its escape during exhalation.
Effects: Leads to lung collapse, increased chest pressure, hypoxia, mediastinal shift, and impaired venous return.
Mechanism: A one-way valve effect allows air into the pleural space during inhalation but prevents its escape during exhalation.
Effects: Leads to lung collapse, increased chest pressure, hypoxia, mediastinal shift, and impaired venous return.