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  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Pneumothorax
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration

Iatrogenic Pneumothorax

A pneumothorax, also known as a collapsed lung, occurs when air (either from the lung or outside) collects in the space between the lung and the chest wall. Pneumothorax can present in 1 of 3 ways: spontaneous (primary), secondary, and traumatic. This activity focuses on a subset of traumatic pneumothoraces known as iatrogenic pneumothorax. This refers to a pneumothorax that has developed secondary to an invasive procedure such as a pulmonary needle biopsy (transthoracic and transbronchial), a central venous line placement, or positive pressure ventilation. Iatrogenic pneumothorax is an important PSI condition associated with morbidity and mortality. To reduce the rate of iatrogenic pneumothorax, healthcare providers must implement standardized protocols, enhance training and competency assessment, improve communication and documentation, allocate appropriate resources and equipment, and integrate quality improvement initiatives. By fostering a safety culture and implementing evidence-based practices, healthcare systems can mitigate the risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax and improve patient outcomes. This activity discusses the need to prioritize the cautious insertion of medical devices to mitigate the risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax. An evidence-based management algorithm for iatrogenic pneumothorax is provided for management steps and strategies. Collaboration within an interprofessional team is imperative to cultivate a safety culture and mitigate the risk of iatrogenic pneumothorax. This course emphasizes a shared responsibility for patient safety to proactively address risk factors, implement preventive measures, and collectively strive for optimal patient outcomes.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditNursingUp to 1 creditPharmacyUp to 1 credit

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1 pointABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1 pointABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1 pointABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 point

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 9 specialties.

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Fee varies

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • MOC · Up to 1 point
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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