Pneumothorax
Tracking # 20-640148
Course overview
A patient walks into the emergency room complaining of a sudden, sharp chest pain followed by shortness of breath. In the I.C.U., a patient on a ventilator suddenly has an increase in airway pressures (peak and plateau) along with decreased breath sounds on one side. What do these familiar scenarios have in common? They both point to a possible pneumothorax! Come learn the dynamics of a pneumothorax, how to diagnose them and possible treatment options.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
2h
Respiratory therapy science and practice
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Certified Respiratory Therapist
2h
Direct delivery of respiratory care services
Registered Respiratory Therapist
2h
Direct delivery of respiratory care services
Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care
2h
Direct delivery of respiratory care services
Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care
2h
Direct delivery of respiratory care services
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Certified Respiratory Therapist
2h
Respiratory Care Professionals Specific Education
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
2h
Respiratory Care Professionals Specific Education
Registered Respiratory Therapist
2h
Respiratory Care Professionals Specific Education
Texas Medical Board - Respiratory Care Practitioners
Respiratory Care Practitioner
2h
Non-Traditional CE