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Feb 24, 2022 · A chest tube thoracostomy — or chest tube insertion — is an emergency, life-saving procedure that can be done when there’s air or fluid in your chest cavity, affecting your ability to...
A chest tube (also chest drain, thoracic catheter, tube thoracostomy or intercostal drain) is a surgical drain that is inserted through the chest wall and into the pleural space or the mediastinum. The insertion of the tube is sometimes a lifesaving procedure.
Jun 16, 2018 · A chest tube is a thin, plastic tube that a doctor inserts into the pleural space, which is the area between the chest wall and the lungs. Doctors may need to...
Oct 3, 2022 · A chest tube, or a thoracostomy tube, is a flexible tube that can be inserted through the chest wall and into the pleural space. This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, and technique involved in placing a chest tube and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the care of patients undergoing this procedure. Objectives:
Oct 10, 2023 · A chest tube is a hollow plastic tube that is surgically inserted into the chest cavity to drain air or fluid. Different types of fluid, such as blood, pus, or cancer cells, can accumulate in the chest due to trauma, surgery, cancer, or infection.
Jun 7, 2024 · A chest tube is a plastic tube that is used to drain fluid or air from the chest. Air or fluid (for example blood or pus) that collects in the space between the lungs and chest wall (the pleural space) can cause the lung to collapse.
Apr 16, 2023 · A chest tube is a hollow, flexible tube placed into the chest. It acts as a drain. Chest tubes drain blood, fluid, or air from around your lungs, heart, or esophagus.
