Which of the following conditions develops when air enters the pleural space from the lung on inhalation and cannot exit on exhalation?
a. Tension pneumothorax
b. Sucking chest wound
c. Open pneumothorax
d. Pulmonary interstitial empyema
A
A tension pneumothorax develops when air enters the pleural space from either the lung or the chest wall on inhalation and cannot escape on exhalation. Open pneumothorax is a laceration in the parietal pleura that allows atmospheric air to enter the pleural space; it occurs as a result of penetrating chest trauma. Pulmonary interstitial emphysema is air in the pulmonary interstitial space.
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