Question

Name at least two radiographic signs of tension pneumothorax quizlet

Answer 1

Solution:

Two radiographic signs of tension pneumothorax quizlet

are Primary

(Occurs without underlying lung disease

-Often is a rupture of blebs or bulla

-Tall, thin men aged 10-30, tobacco use, and catamenial women are at higher risk)

and Secondary(-Occurs with underlying lung disease such as rupture alveolus with asthma, any disease that affects lung compliance, an malignancy)