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Pneumothorax<br />

Pneumothorax indicates that air has entered the pleural space. If a pneumothorax is large<br />

enough, it may lead to a collapsed lung, as the negative intrapleural pressure that maintains<br />

lung distension is lost, allowing the lung to succumb to its natural elastic recoil.<br />

Pneumothoraces have many causes. <strong>The</strong>y can occur spontaneously or as a result of lung disease<br />

or trauma. <strong>The</strong>y can arise as a complication of central line insertion or brachial plexus<br />

block if the needle punctures the pleural cavity.<br />

Related Glossary Terms<br />

Brachial plexus block<br />

Index<br />

Find Term<br />

Chapter 1 - Fluid Management<br />

Chapter 3 - <strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Anesthesia</strong><br />

Chapter 3 - General <strong>Anesthesia</strong><br />

Chapter 3 - General <strong>Anesthesia</strong><br />

Chapter 6 - Inhaled Agents<br />

Chapter 6 - Inhaled Agents

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