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Signs Symptoms Tension Pneumothorax Include Progressive Shortness Breath

Front What are the signs and symptoms of tension pneumothorax?
Back Signs and symptoms include:
Progressive shortness of breath
Increasing altered level of consciousness
Neck vein distention
Tracheal deviation

Tags: 13, emergencies, respiratory

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