You see an 18 year old basketball phenom who stands a mere 6’11” tall. He complains of sudden onset chest pain lasting minutes after a deep inhalation that may or may have been related to marijuana use. On his chest x-ray, you see a “small” pneumothorax.
What is the definition of a SMALL pneumothorax
What is the appropriate treatment and dispo?
By Dr. Andrew Grock and Dr. Sally Bogoch
References
Tintinalli’s 7th ed
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