Publications by authors named "Hope Brus"
Case of Spontaneous Pneumothorax After Recent COVID Pneumonia Hospitalization.
J Prim Care Community Health
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- An elderly man with COPD and heart failure was admitted after experiencing sudden shortness of breath and had a history of recent hospitalization for COVID pneumonia.
- Chest X-rays revealed a right-sided pneumothorax, which can occur post-COVID especially in patients with COPD or those on mechanical ventilation.
- Treatment may include supportive care, and procedures like needle decompression or thoracostomy, highlighting the need for careful monitoring of high-risk patients for this serious complication.