Small pneumothoraces (<10%) are oftenmanaged conservativelyin hemodynamically stable pediatric patients. The body's natural reabsorption of intrapleural air typically resolves the conditionwithout invasive intervention, provided that the patient is monitored closely.
“Observation is appropriate for small pneumothoraces (less than 10%) in stable pediatric patients. Serial chest radiographs and clinical assessments are used to monitor for progression. Chest tube insertion is generally reserved for larger or symptomatic pneumothoraces.”
(Referenced from CCRN Pediatric – Direct Care: Pulmonary Trauma and Chest Injury)
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