AHRQ - Iatrogenic pneumothorax
·A low number is better
What this means:
This indicator flags the percentage of cases of pneumothorax caused by medical care. "Pneumothorax" is air in the chest, outside of the lung, which can cause the lung to collapse. "Iatrogenic" refers to any condition caused by medical or therapeutic care.
Why is it important:
A small pneumothorax may resolve itself without treatment; a pneumothorax resulting from lung disease or injury requires immediate treatment.
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AHRQ - Iatrogenic pneumothorax
Oct '14 - Sep '15
* National Comparison:
100+ Academic Medical Centers
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