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What complications can occur after chest drainage therapy?
Problems can arise in the insertion of the tube if the membrane lining the chest cavity is thick or if it has many adhesions. The tube will not drain correctly if the chest cavity contains blood clots or thick secretions.
What does a chest tube removal feel like?
it feels like getting the wind knocked out of you and then somone kicking you in the gonads
What has the author Helene M A Lacroix written?
Helene M. A. Lacroix has written: 'The pain associated with chest tube removal in children and adolescents'
Chest tube supplies at bedside?
Chest tube supplies are important after surgery. Chest tube supplies should be kept at a person's bedside for easy access if needed.
What is the difference between a standard chest tube and a chest tube with a trocar?
a standard chest tube is a hollow tube that inserts into the chest's pleural cavity. a trocar is a metal rod that's inside the chest tube, some doctors prefor the trocar for easier insertion through the intercostal muscles.
What complications may follow thoracotomy?
risk of infection; the patient must learn how to keep the incision clean and dry as it heals. After the chest tube is removed, the patient is vulnerable to pneumothorax.
What is oscillation in a chest tube?
movement of fluid in chest tube R/T inspiration & expiration
When do we need Chest Tube Insertion besides for pleural effusion?
a chest tube is used for the treatment of pnuemothorax or hemopnuemothorax..
After chest tube insertion what do you do next?
stat chest x-ray
What to do if the chest tube is accidentally dislodged?
Immediately apply sterile gauze over the chest tube insertion site and notify doctor.
What is the different types of chest tube thoracotomy?
guide wire tube thoracostomytrocar tube thoracostomyoperative tube thoracostomy
What did Marie anntonette died from?
Complications following the removal of her head by a guillotine.
