The duration a chest tube should remain in place after treatment for a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) typically depends on the size of the pneumothorax and the patient's clinical condition. Generally, it may be left in for a few days to a week, or until imaging shows adequate lung re-expansion and the patient is stable. The healthcare provider will assess the situation and make a decision based on the individual case. Regular monitoring and follow-up imaging are crucial to determine when it can be safely removed.
If you have chest pain you should go to the doctor immediately. It can be a sign of heart attack and you may need immediate treatment.
You should be able to but you might have pain of the chest and throat if you do.
To treat sucking chest wounds, you should use an occlusive dressing to prevent air from entering the wound.
No.
It is placed in the skull, throat, and chest.
The bandage is the treatment.
left side of the chest. A company logo is usually placed on the left chest, or on the area 1/2 inch to 1 inch above the pocket.
Blue Cheese or Ranch. Both work well.
Above the chest
when you placed your hand over your chest you could feel sound 'dubbed'
1 pad upper right on patients chest. 1 pad lower left side, on the ribs.
Someone's chest caving in can be very serious. If the person has asthma it is probably a attack and they should use their inhaler or take a breathing treatment. If that does not help or the person does not have asthma seek medical help immediately.