Approach to Pneumothorax in Emergency Department

Abstract

Mehmet Ergin Necmettin Erbakan Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi, Acil Tıp Anabilim Dalı, Konya, Türkiye. e-mail: drmehmetergin@gmail.com ABSTRACT Pneumothorax is the collection of air in the pleural space. Most of these patients are admitted to emergency services first. If pneumothorax is left untreated, it can progress to a life-threatening clinical condition. All emergency physicians must have a detailed knowledge about it and its treatment.