ConditionPhysical examination characteristics
Tension gastrothoraxBowel sounds over the chest, hyperresonance to percussion
HemopneumothoraxPercussion “dullness” over fluid, hyperresonance over air
Pleural empyemaPercussion “dullness” over fluid
Simple pneumothoraxHyperresonance
Tension pneumothoraxHyperresonance, vital sign instability, tracheal shift, jugular venous distension