Eligibility
Local study conflicts
- To be updated
Inclusion Criteria:
- ≥ 18 years old
- The pneumothorax is of sufficient size and symptoms for the treating physician to consider intervention with ICD, AND
- The patient has a spontaneous secondary pneumothorax; i.e.a pneumothorax occurring in a patient with one of:
- Known underlying lung disease OR
- ≥ 50 years of age with significant smoking history OR
- With suspected underlying lung disease with radiology confirming structural lung disease.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Bilateral pneumothorax
- Traumatic or iatrogenic pneumothorax
- Clinical concerns of tension pneumothorax
- Age < 18 years of age
- Known pregnancy
If the patient is eligible:
Gain verbal agreement in principle before proceeding. Explain:
- Taking part in research is likely to improve the quality of their care
- Risks are carefully controlled - research is safe
- Explain the uncertainty that exists with respect to treatment of their condition;
- If they change their mind they can withdraw their participation at any point
Step-by-Step Guide to Recruitment:
In standard working hours
- The team aims to be available 8am-4pm Monday to Friday;
- In research team working hours (If research team member is available, they will be signed in on alertive).
- Contact them via Ed research on alertive or extension 1041.