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Name at least two radiographic signs of tension pneumothorax quizlet

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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)


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