Consideration of underlying causes of pneumothoraces in patients presenting with their first pneumothorax. (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jackson, Emma; Nichani, Raj
• Is Part Of: Journal of the Intensive Care Society. Volume 18:Number 4(2017:Nov.)
• Page Start: 334
• Page End: 338
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: Pneumothorax -- cardiorespiratory arrest -- lymphangioleiomyomatosis -- chest drain -- pleurodesis; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Intensive care units -- Periodicals; 616.028
• DOI: 10.1177/1751143717718663
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-1437

Abstract

We report a case of cardiac arrest secondary to pneumothorax. The patient failed to improve, and further investigation showed an underlying condition predisposing the patient to the development of pneumothoraces – lymphangioleiomyomatosis. This highlights the importance of follow-up and investigation in patients presenting with their first pneumothorax.