Tube Thoracostomy (Chest Tube) Removal in Traumatic Patients: What Do We Know? What Can We Do?

Chest tube (CT) or tube thoracostomy placement is often indicated following traumatic injuries. Premature movement of the chest tube leads to increased hospital complications and costs for patients. Placement of a chest tube is indicated in drainage of blood, bile, pus, drain air, and other fluids....

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Published in:Bulletin of Emergency and Trauma
Main Authors: Shahram Paydar, Zahra Ghahramani, Hamed Ghoddusi Johari, Samad Khezri, Bizhan Ziaeian, Mohammad Ali Ghayyoumi, Mohammad Javad Fallahi, Mohammad Hadi Niakan, Golnar Sabetian, Hamid Reza Abbasi, Shahram Bolandparvaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2015-04-01
Subjects:
Tube Thoracostomy Removal
Chest Tube (CT)
Traumatic patients
Online Access:http://beat.sums.ac.ir/article_44283_81351cce1e5bb6a6fa2a931afd705360.pdf

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