Pneumothorax
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Collapse of a lung with air leaking into the surrounding cavity.
See also Pneumothorax
Guidance
Unacceptable if associated with emphysema.
Acceptable if spontaneous or traumatic, and donor has fully recovered. Inform anaesthetist if for BM harvest.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Collapsed lung
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012