This video explains the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, associated diagnostic tests, complications, treatments and nursing considerations/patient teaching for pneumothorax and hemothorax. The complication of tension pneumothorax is also delineated.
Please refer to the “Chest tubes/Chest Drainage Systems” video for details about this treatment for pneumo- and hemothorax.

Other videos pertaining to respiratory disorders can be found in the Respiratory playlist of my channel Nursing School Explained.