simple pneumothorax, vs. hemothorax.

Simple pneumothorax

-absent or decreased breath sounds in the base of the lungs

Both

-decreased oxygen saturation

-subcutaneous emphysema

-narrow pulse pressure

Hemothorax

-Pleuritic chest pain

-absent or decreased breath sounds in the apex of the lubg

Sort the signs and symptoms of a simple pneumothorax and a hemothorax. There are two in each category.