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pneumothorax pneumothorax - Coggle Diagram
pneumothorax
Definition
an abnormal collection of air in the pleural space between the lungs and and chest wall
Clinical manifestations
shortness of breath
increased heart rate
dizziness
rapid breathing
sharp pain when inhaling
blue discolouration of the skin and lis
Causes
chest injury
lung diseases
raptured air blisters
mechanical ventilation
Pharmacotherapy
needle insertion
oxygen therapy
chest tube insertion
chest x-ray monitoring
Diet therapy
fruit and vegetables
food rich in proteins and carbohydrates
Pathophysiology
the space formed by double membrane
pressure in thw area interfere with the lung function
the filling of the pleural cavity with air or other type of gas
the organs in some cases collepse
tissues can rapture spontaneously around lungs
the gas escape into the space around them
the condition occur spontaneously because of disease injury
Nursing care plan
assessment
tracheal alignment
breath sounds
expansion of the chest
percussion of the chest
nursing diagnosis
acute pain
ineffective breathing pattern
anxiety
planning
relief pain
administer medication as prestribed
demonstrate of increase in perfusion
report reduced anxiety
intervention
monitor oxygen saturation
instruct patient to inhale and strain against a closed glottis
Investigative procedures
thoracic CT
chest x-ray
Thoracentesis
Hb
