Clinician's Approach to Pneumothorax
- Oct 17, 2024
- 5:00PM TO 6:00 PM
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About the Case Presentation
Pneumothorax can occur in a variety of settings, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with emphysema or after a biopsy for malignancy suspicion. In any event, it is a hazardous scenario that necessitates prompt attention and treatment. Pneumothorax is classified as either primary or secondary. Staging of pneumothorax is also critical. In our current editorial, we describe the causes and treatments of pneumothorax from a panel of pulmonary physicians, oncologists, and thoracic surgeons.
About the Speaker
Dr. Vipul Prakash
Consultant Critical Care, Medanta Hospital, Lucknow
Dr. Vipul Prakash is a distinguished Consultant in Critical Care, Pulmonology, and Sleep Medicine at Medanta in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, where he has been practicing since January 2022. With a focus on personalized patient care and advanced interventions, Dr. Prakash expertly manages complex cases in critical care and pulmonology. His dedication to education is evident through his role as a DrNB critical care teacher, where he has conducted numerous seminars for aspiring young doctors and received prestigious awards for medical excellence. Previously, he served as a Consultant Pulmonologist at Wellsun Medicity Super Speciality Hospital and completed an Academic Senior Residency at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, where he also earned his DM in Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Prakash further enhanced his credentials with a European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine, solidifying his expertise in the field.