How to treat hemopneumothorax?

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Pneumothorax is a kind of respiratory disease, many people do not understand this disease, and the classification of pneumothorax is not clear. One of them is called hemopneumothorax, and the symptoms are more serious. You'd better understand the knowledge of this kind of pneumothorax. How to treat hemopneumothorax? Let's talk about it

How to treat hemopneumothorax?

The treatment of spontaneous hemopneumothorax should be based on the amount of bleeding and whether it is progressive bleeding. Generally speaking, a small amount of spontaneous hemothorax can be naturally absorbed without puncture. If there is a large amount of blood, pleural puncture should be performed as early as possible to remove the blood and promote lung expansion, so as to improve respiratory function.

If clinical observation shows that the patient's condition continues to deteriorate, the shock symptoms gradually worsen, and there is progressive bleeding in the chest, emergency thoracotomy should be performed decisively while actively fighting shock and transfusion of whole blood.

If the cause of spontaneous hemopneumothorax is not eradicated, it may occur repeatedly, so we should pay attention to prevention. Patients should try to avoid weight-bearing or strenuous sports activities, such as weightlifting, diving, fierce competition, etc.

matters needing attention

In daily life, if you suddenly feel chest tightness, shortness of breath, dyspnea, rapid pulse, pale complexion, cold sweat, etc., you should seek medical advice in time, so as not to delay the disease and lead to serious consequences. The elderly should pay attention to physical examination. Sometimes elderly rib fracture after conscious symptoms obvious, resulting in pneumothorax.