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Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
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Pneumothorax-I

Pneumothorax-I

A pneumothorax is a condition where air builds up in the space between the lung and the chest wall, causing the lung to collapse. This condition arises when air enters the space between the parietal and visceral pleura, disrupting the negative pressure essential for lung inflation. This can lead to a partial or complete collapse of the lung.
Pneumothorax can be even further classified as spontaneous, traumatic, and tension pneumothorax.

Pneumothorax II: Pathophysiology

Pneumothorax II: Pathophysiology

Pneumothorax means the presence of air in the pleural space — the thin potential gap between the visceral and parietal pleura. This condition disrupts the normal pressure balance that keeps the lungs inflated, leading to partial or complete collapse of the affected lung.Normal physiologyUnder normal conditions, the pleural space maintains a slightly negative intrapleural pressure, which keeps the lungs expanded against the chest wall. This negative pressure creates a delicate balance between...

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Acupuncture induced pneumothorax - a case report.

Jatinder K Juss¹, Catherine A Speed, Jayne Warrington

¹Department of Respiratory Medicine, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.

Acupuncture in Medicine : Journal of the British Medical Acupuncture Society

|September 27, 2008

Summary

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Acupuncture can cause pneumothorax, a collapsed lung, when needling near the scapulothoracic region. Patients and physicians should be aware of this rare but serious adverse effect of acupuncture therapy.

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Published on: September 1, 2023

Area of Science:

Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Acupuncture Research

Background:

Acupuncture is a widely used complementary therapy for pain management.
Increasing use necessitates awareness of potential complications.
Patient counseling regarding risks is crucial.

Observation:

A 50-year-old woman developed pneumothorax after acupuncture.
Needling was performed in the scapulothoracic region, laterally and obliquely.
The specific acupuncture point involved the inner Bladder line, needled towards the spine.

Findings:

Pneumothorax is a significant, albeit rare, complication of acupuncture.
Lateral oblique needling in the scapulothoracic area poses a risk.
Incorrect needle direction can lead to serious adverse events.

Implications:

Physicians must be informed about acupuncture's potential adverse effects.
Enhanced patient education and informed consent are necessary.
Review of needling techniques and anatomical considerations is warranted.