A 28-year-year-old has first presentation of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (2.5 cm rim) but no breathlessness. Best initial management?...

Question

A 28-year-year-old has first presentation of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (2.5 cm rim) but no breathlessness. Best initial management?

Accepted Answer

Needle aspiration

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Immediate chest drain

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High-flow oxygen only

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Discharge without follow-up

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Antibiotics

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Primary spontaneous pneumothorax