Pneumothorax develops as a result of the accumulation of air between the pleural sheets. The cause of it are injuries to the walls of the chest or lung pathology. Accumulated air compresses the lungs, interfering with normal gas exchange. If the treatment of pneumothorax is not performed on time, it can lead to impaired breathing and cause heart failure . Therefore it is important to know what measures to take when symptoms of the disease are found.
First aid and treatment for manifestations of pneumothorax
There are several types of pneumothorax, for each of which developed its own method of treatment. However, first aid requires compliance with a single regime for each type. It includes:
- ensuring peace;
- emergency hospitalization;
- application of dressings in the presence of wounds;
- use of pain medication;
- cardiovascular therapy;
- carrying out oxygen therapy.
Treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax
This disease can occur when:
- tuberculosis;
- lung tumors;
- purulent pathologies;
- asthma;
- emphysema .
Treatment of open form of pneumothorax
With an open form, assistance is reduced to applying a bandage and supporting the work of the heart and respiratory system and anesthesia. On arrival at the hospital, seams are applied and constant drainage is carried out to remove the accumulating exudate.
Treatment of valve pneumothorax
Here the doctor makes an urgent decompression of the lung. For this, a puncture is performed. To bring the patient to a stable state, he is given analgesics, antibiotics, antitussives.
The main task of doctors is the withdrawal of the valve pneumothorax into the closed one. For what the drainage of a cavity constantly occurs. If pulmonary dilatation is not observed, surgery is performed surgically.
Treatment of intense pneumothorax
In the therapy of this form, it is enough to implement first aid measures for complete recovery. The patient is injected with an aspiration needle, after which he is transported to the hospital. It should be done within 24 hours. Sometimes, the help of a thoracic surgeon may be required.
Excess oxygen between the pleural leaves is removed only by medical intervention, home and folk remedies for the treatment of pneumothorax in this case are ineffective.