Recognition and Management of Pneumothorax in the Emergency Department

This lecture provides an in-depth exploration of pneumothorax, emphasizing its significance in emergency medicine. It covers the definition and classification (primary spontaneous, secondary spontaneous, and others), epidemiology including risk factors such as smoking and genetics, and clinical presentation variations. Diagnostic approaches using imaging like X-ray and Point-of-Care Ultrasound will be examined, alongside management strategies tailored for different types. Advanced techniques...