Extract
Chest tubes are frequently indicated for removing accumulated air or fluid from the pleural space due to a variety of conditions, such as pneumothorax, empyema, haemothorax or malignant pleural effusions for which a bedside pleurodesis procedure is planned [1]. Small-bore chest tubes (SBCT), defined as those having an outer diameter of 14 Fr or less, are recommended as a first-line approach in most situations, with the possible exception of haemothoraces. They are ordinarily placed by utilising the Seldinger technique and then secured after insertion to prevent accidental removal [2].
Abstract
In addition to suturing small-bore chest tubes, integrated devices such as inflatable balloons can also be used to further prevent the risk of tube dislodgmenthttps://bit.ly/3HPrzFf
Footnotes
Conflict of interest: The authors have nothing to disclose.
- ReceivedFebruary 26, 2022.
- AcceptedMarch 1, 2022.
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