Methodical recommendation for the student’s self work. Topic “Pneumothorax. History. Epidemiology. Definition. Classification. Diagnosis. Management. Treatment.Pleurodes and surgery. Prevention. Pneumothorax in animals”

Abstract

Pneumothorax present in patients in a variety of ways, as acute emergencies in trauma in prehospital settings or as subacute presentations in hospitals. Tension pneumothorax is particularly a fatal complication which can result in cardiovascular collapse and death.