| After completing this module you should be able to : |
Understand the basic anatomy of the pleural space |
Describe and recognise three diagnoses : |
Simple pneumothorax |
Hydropneumothorax |
Tension pneumothorax |
Recognise pitfalls when diagnosing a pneumothorax on a chest radiograph |
Idenitfy the position of a chest drain |
| 1. Basics |
Introduction to the diagnosis of pneumothorax |
| 2. Anatomy |
Basic anatomy of the pleural space |
| 4. Pitfalls |
Common pitfalls when assessing the chest radiograph for a pneumothorax |
| 5. Chest Drains |
Identify the position of a chest drain |
