Supine tension pneumothorax

Case contributed by Henry Knipe , 4 Sep 2015
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Henry Knipe, 4 Sep 2015

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ICU admission with a large intracranial haemorrhage. Lines and tubes check.

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Large right pneumothorax with mediastinal shift to the left indicating significant tension. ETT is in a satisfactory position. 

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Findings was changed:

Right pleural drain, with resolution of the pneumothorax and midline shift. Right subclavian CVC has been removed. 

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