Pneumothorax, Prolonged Air Leak, & Bronchopleural Fistula
Explores chest tube selection, suction strategies, blood patching, valves/spigots, fistula closure options, and postoperative/ventilated patient nuances.
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Exam mapping & scope
This chapter covers recognition and management of pneumothorax (primary, secondary, iatrogenic, traumatic), persistent/prolonged air leaks (PAL), alveolar‑pleural fistula (APF), and bronchopleural fistula (BPF). It emphasizes guideline‑concordant triage, procedural steps (needle aspiration, chest drains, ambulatory systems), bronchoscopic therapies (valves, spigots, sealants, stents, occluders), surgical options, and complication prevention. Domains: pleural disease, interventional pulmonology (diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy), peri‑procedural management.
Focus this round
- Chest tube strategy
- Valve selection
- Weaning pathways
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