#186 Pneumothorax: 5 Pearls Segment
Aug 25, 2025•37 min
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Episode description
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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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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