The contemporary management of spontaneous pneumothorax in adults.

Matthew Shorthose Eleanor C Barton Steven Walker

Published in: Breathe (Sheffield, England) (2024)

To give up-to-date guidance on the acute management of spontaneous pneumothorax, including the role of conservative or ambulatory managementTo discuss the different treatment options for persistent air leak.To guide physicians on when to refer patients to thoracic surgeons for the prevention of the recurrence of pneumothorax.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
primary care
ejection fraction
blood pressure
liver failure
spinal cord
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
respiratory failure
intensive care unit
spinal cord injury
aortic dissection
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation