Primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Roman, M.; Weinstein, A.; Macaluso, S.
Medsurg Nursing Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses 12(3): 161-169
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1092-0811 PMID: 12861753 Document Number: 559151
A spontaneous pneumothorax is a relatively common clinical problem in the United States. A primary spontaneous pneumothorax occurs in otherwise healthy individuals, especially in young adults. It is important for adult-health/medical-surgical nurses to understand the recommended medical treatment and nursing management for patients with spontaneous pneumothorax. Nursing care includes preventing complications, resolving the pneumothorax, managing pain, and educating the patient and family.