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'''Tension pneumothorax''' is a potentially life-threatening form of pneumothorax and a medical emergency. In tension PTX air enters the pleural cavity during inspiration but cannot leave during expiration, due to the formation of a one-way valve. | '''Tension pneumothorax''' is a potentially life-threatening form of pneumothorax and a medical emergency. In tension PTX air enters the pleural cavity during inspiration but cannot leave during expiration, due to the formation of a one-way valve. | ||
Secondary pneumothorax occurs when there is a rupture of the lung close to the pleural surface that allows inhaled air to enter the pleural cavity. | Secondary pneumothorax occurs when there is a rupture of the lung close to the pleural surface that allows inhaled air to enter the pleural cavity. | ||
== Etiology == | == Etiology == | ||
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** Thoracocentesis | ** Thoracocentesis | ||
** Central venous catheter placement | ** Central venous catheter placement | ||
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== Classification == | == Classification == | ||
We can classify pneumothorax according to several parametres: | We can classify pneumothorax according to several parametres: | ||