Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions TRAUMA Case #3 - A 45 year old with chest pain after an MVA DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 3.) How do you recognize a tension pneumothorax? Tension pneumothorax may be recognized in a patient with respiratory distress associated with tracheal deviation away from affected side; decreased or absent breath sounds on the affected side; distended neck veins or systemic hypotension; or subcutaneous emphysema on affected side.
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