Iatrogenic Pneumothorax Risk Score (ICU) - Medical Algorithm

Evaluation

Are you evaluating a patient in the ICU?

Yes

Body weight

Does the patient have a history of AIDS?

Yes

Has the patient required inotropic support during the first 24 hours after ICU admission?

Yes

Has the patient had a central venous or pulmonary artery catheter placed during the first 24 hours in the ICU?

Yes

Diagnosis on ICU admission

Results

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Total risk score

The risk of an iatrogenic pneumothorax while in the ICU is

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
- OPTX (Occult Pneumothorax) Score of de Moya et al in a Trauma Patient
Imaging Studies
- Method for Estimating the Size of Pneumothorax
Severity, Prognosis, Stage
- OPTX (Occult Pneumothorax) Score of de Moya et al in a Trauma Patient

Therapy

Options
- Initial Management of Pneumothorax Using British Thoracic Society (BTS) Guidelines
Selection
- OPTX (Occult Pneumothorax) Score of de Moya et al in a Trauma Patient

Specialty

Pulmonology

Objective

risk factors
severity
prognosis
stage
complications

ICD-10

J93 - Pneumothorax

Risk Score of de Lassence et al for Iatrogenic Pneumothorax in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Purpose: To evaluate a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) for the risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax as reported by de Lassence et al.