#186 Pneumothorax: 5 Pearls Segment

Next time you’re squinting at a chest tube, feel confident you know exactly what to look for and why. Hear it explained in a way that really sticks!

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🔹 Transcript & Show Notes

Timestamps:

(02:50) | Xray vs. POCUS vs. CT for Pneumothorax Diagnosis

(07:29) | Do All PTXs Need Chest Tubes?

(11:55) | Explaining Pneumothorax to Patients

(14:58) | Understanding the Pleural Drainage System

(26:11) | Monitoring Air Leaks with the Water Seal Chamber

(32:27) | Managing Persistent Air Leaks

Tags: CoreIM, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Medical Education, 3-Chamber Drainage System, Endobronchial Valves and Pleurodesis

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