Management of Pneumothorax and Hemothorax

When dealing with pneumothorax, minimizing positive pressure and transitioning to water seal can prevent tension pneumothorax. External interventions may include blood patch application or talc pleurodesis. Thoracic surgery consultation can be vital in unresolved cases. For hemothorax, appropriate chest tube management is crucial, with the size impacting outcomes; 15 French pigtail chest tubes can be effective. Depending on patient stability, different chest tube sizes may be suitable. For unresolved cases, additional interventions or thoracic surgical input may be necessary to prevent complications like empyema or fibrothorax.