chest tube; thoracostomy; pleural drainage

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Indications

Contraindications

Complications

Chamber #1: is for fluid collection

Chamber #2: water seal, if no bubbles, no leak

Chamber #3: suction, water level determines suction applied, blubbling indicated specified pressure is applied

A 7-14 French gauge percutaneous catheter may suffice or a lare- bore tube may be required.

Notes

  • review provides nonexpert clinicians
    • comprehensive understanding of types of chest tubes
    • indications for effective use
    • key management details for ideal patient outcomes

More general terms

References

  1. Contributions from Paul Goebel MD, Dept of Medicine, UCSF Fresno
  2. Anderson D, Chen SA, Godoy LA et al Comprehensive Review of Chest Tube Management. A Review. JAMA Surg. 2022;157(3):269-274 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35080596 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2788397