a. Describe the effects of a large openpneumothorax on respiratory function and oncardiovascular function.b. Explain how covering an open pneumothoraximproves oxygen levels.c. Explain a possible cause of increasedrespiratory distress following the covering of anopen pneumothorax.

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a. Describe the effects of a large open
pneumothorax on respiratory function and on
cardiovascular function.
b. Explain how covering an open pneumothorax
improves oxygen levels.
c. Explain a possible cause of increased
respiratory distress following the covering of an
open pneumothorax.

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Pneumothorax

It characterized by accumulation of air in the pleural space and leads to lung collapse. 

Types of pneumothorax

  1. Spontaneous pneumothorax: Cause is idiopathic and risk factors include complications of tuberculosis, COPD and so on.
  2. Traumatic pneumothorax: It results from penetrating or non-penetrating injury.
  3. Iatrogenic pneumothorax: It occurs due to adverse effect of medical procedure.
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