Simon Leigh-Smith

In this episode, guest Simon Leigh-Smith, an emergency medicine consultant with military expertise, dives deep into the complexities of tension pneumothorax. He reveals that it encompasses two distinct diseases based on patient ventilation status. Simon shares a pivotal 2002 case that shifted his perspective and outlines a three-step diagnostic process. He emphasizes the importance of rapid decision-making for decompression and discusses how classic signs can mislead clinicians. The conversation is packed with clinical insights and the latest treatment strategies!