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What is the most common cause of tension pneumothorax?
What is the most common cause of tension pneumothorax?
- Penetrating chest trauma (correct)
- Iatrogenic lung punctures
- Blunt chest trauma without lung injury
- Air leak through the chest wall
In tension pneumothorax, what happens to the affected lung?
In tension pneumothorax, what happens to the affected lung?
- It completely collapses (correct)
- It remains unaffected
- It becomes hyperinflated
- It gradually deflates
Why is early intubation particularly important in cases of neck trauma?
Why is early intubation particularly important in cases of neck trauma?
- To reduce venous return
- To address distended neck veins
- To protect the airway from possible edema (correct)
- To prevent tension pneumothorax
What can contribute to airway obstruction in trauma cases?
What can contribute to airway obstruction in trauma cases?
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Why does tension pneumothorax lead to decreased venous return?
Why does tension pneumothorax lead to decreased venous return?
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