A tension pneumothorax is a medical emergency that is treated by inserting a chest tube.
A tension pneumothorax is a critical medical emergency requiring immediate treatment via chest tube insertion.
| Front | A tension pneumothoarx is a ___ and is treated with ___. |
|---|---|
| Back | medical emergency; insertion of a chest tube |
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