Posted: January 31st, 2018

Pneumothorax : 5 Important Symptoms to Note

Stephen is a 62 y.o. patient that has had a liver biopsy. Which of the following groups of signs alert you to a possible pneumothorax?

1. Dyspnea and reduced or absent breath sounds over the right lung
2. Tachycardia, hypotension, and cool, clammy skin
3. Fever, rebound tenderness, and abdominal rigidity
4. Redness, warmth, and drainage at the biopsy site