Episode 183.0 Pneumothorax

Episode 183.0 Pneumothorax

Author: Core EM October 29, 2021 Duration: 13:01

A quick overview of pneumothorax for the EM physician: the what, why, diagnosis, and treatment.
Hosts:
Joe Offenbacher, MD
Audrey Tse, MD

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References:

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