Pneumothorax Archives - Pulmonology Advisor

Lung Infection

COVID-19 Pneumothorax May Be Linked to Type of Respiratory Support

By

Bryant Moeller

June 28, 2021

Approximately 1% of patients with COVID-19 admitted to the hospital develop pneumothorax as a complication.

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General Pulmonology

Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax Management: Flutter Valve vs Standard of Care

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

February 10, 2021

In patients with secondary spontaneous pneumothorax, ambulatory management with a flutter valve does not shorten the overall length of stay compared with standard management.

Lung Infection

Spontaneous Pneumothorax May Increase Mortality Risk in COVID-19

By

Brandon May

December 21, 2020

Spontaneous pneumothorax was more frequently seen in patients with COVID-19 compared to patients without COVID-19, and may be associated with worse outcomes than spontaneous pneumothorax alone or COVID-19 without spontaneous pneumothorax.

CHEST 2020

Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax Incidence in COPD, Emphysema

By

Sheila Jacobs

October 20, 2020

The incidence and prevalence of a first-ever spontaneous pneumothorax in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema are increased significantly in men and in Black patients.

Lung Infection

Pneumothorax Reported as Complication of COVID-19

September 22, 2020

Pneumothorax is being reported as a complication of COVID-19, and has higher incidence among men and lower survival among older patients.

General Pulmonology

Accuracy of Pneumothorax Diagnosis: Chest Ultrasonography vs Chest Radiography

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

August 14, 2020

Regardless of the type of trauma, type of chest ultrasonography operator, or type of CUS probe used, the overall sensitivity of CUS is superior to supine chest x-ray for diagnosing pneumothorax.

General Pulmonology

Spontaneous Pneumothorax: Conservative vs Interventional Treatment

February 4, 2020

Conservative management with initial observation may be noninferior to immediate interventional management for carefully selected patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax.