Whether conservative management is an acceptable alternative to interventional management for uncomplicated, moderate-to-large primary spontaneous pneumothorax is unknown. In this open-label, multi ...

Pneumothorax can by caused by rupture from disturbed pressure equilibrium between surrounding lung structures and air trapped in blebs and bullas. Might atmospheric pressure changes act as a trigger?

A less painful treatment strategy for Pneumothorax treatment has been created by scientists. By analyzing the partial pressure of oxygen and carbon dioxide in thoracic cavity gas during ...

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury announced that guard Lexi Held was diagnosed with a pneumothorax on her right lung — a partially collapsed lung — following an injury sustained during a game ...

The FDA has received 79 reports (including 17 deaths) of pneumothorax events associated with feeding tube placement involving two approved enteral access systems.

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We concluded that 1) the clinical diagnosis of pneumothorax was late, occurring when infants decompensate;2) trend monitoring of tcpCO2 might allow the diagnosis to be made earlier if used ...

A pneumothorax can be either a partial or total collapse of the lungs. A blunt or penetrating chest wound, certain medical procedures, or damage from underlying lung disease can all result in a ...

The prevalence and incidence of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema is increased in Black adults and men, researchers ...

Ambulatory management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax reduced the duration of hospital stay and readmissions, was associated with an increase in adverse events, according to new data from the ...

With this latest update, Critical Care Suite 2.1 provides immediate on-device detection and triage notifications for the presence or absence of pneumothorax (PTX).