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NREMT Paramedic Trauma Exam Prep

Category - Paramedic Trauma

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What is the difference between a simple pneumothorax and an open pneumothorax?
  1. A simple pneumothorax has no communication between the atmosphere and the pleural space
  2. An open pneumothorax typically presents with a “sucking” chest wound
  3. Typically, a smaller, simple pneumothorax will self resolve and does not require aggressive management
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D- A simple pneumothorax is present when trauma to the chest causes air to leak into the pleural space, but the chest wall itself is not open to the environment. An open pneumothorax on the other hand, presents with a wound that allows for air from the environment to leak into the pleural space. These, more serious pneumothoraxes may evolve into tension pneumothorax and require rapid transport to a trauma center in all cases.
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