Comprehensive Review of Chest Tube Management: A Review.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2021.7050
Abstract: Importance Thoracostomy, or chest tube placement, is used in a variety of clinical indications and can be lifesaving in certain circumstances. There have been developments and modifications to thoracostomy tubes, or chest tubes, over time,… read more here.
Keywords: review; chest tubes; chest tube; tube management ... See more keywords
Development and content validation of the checklist for assessing placement of a small‐bore chest tube (CAPS) for small‐bore chest tube placement
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DOI: 10.1002/aet2.10855
Abstract: Small‐bore chest tube (SBCT) placement via modified Seldinger technique is a commonly performed invasive procedure for treatment of pleural effusion and pneumothorax. When performed suboptimally, it may lead to serious complications. Validated checklists are central… read more here.
Keywords: development content; placement; chest tube; bore chest ... See more keywords
Pneumothorax and Lung Thermal Ablation: Is It a Complication? Is It Only About Tract Sealing?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00270-021-02817-1
Abstract: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) demonstrates similar overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) compared to surgery in the treatment of solitary or multiple small size lung metastases [1, 2]. RFA should be as minimally invasive as… read more here.
Keywords: ablation; pneumothorax; thermal ablation; tract ... See more keywords
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery for the First Episode of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax
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DOI: 10.1007/s12262-020-02362-0
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of a videothoracoscopic surgical (VATS) approach as the “first-line” treatment for primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). One hundred sixteen patients who were diagnosed with pneumothorax and… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; pneumothorax; first episode; chest tube ... See more keywords
Study protocol for DICE trial: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery decortication versus interventional radiology guided chest tube insertion for the management of empyema
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conctc.2021.100777
Abstract: Background Empyema is a common thoracic surgery presentation, defined as pus in the pleural space. Despite the commonality of empyema, consensus on initial management remains ambiguous. Two standard of care treatment options include inserting a… read more here.
Keywords: tube insertion; radiology; management; empyema ... See more keywords
Do X-rays after chest tube removal change patient management?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.01.047
Abstract: BACKGROUND A link between childhood radiation and future cancer risks exists, and reduction of unnecessary radiation in childhood has been recommended. Pneumothoraces, pleural effusions, and many surgical procedures require placement of a chest tube/pigtail catheter.… read more here.
Keywords: tube; patient management; management; chest tube ... See more keywords
P2.17-11 Impact of Quantitatively Assessed Emphysema on Chest Tube Drainage After Lobectomy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2018.08.1537
Abstract: P2.17-11 Impact of Quantitatively Assessed Emphysema on Chest Tube Drainage After Lobectomy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer T. Gil, Z. Grochowski, J. Warmus, K. Bederski, P. Koco n, J. Włodarczyk, Ł. Trybalski, T. Smęder, K.… read more here.
Keywords: quantitatively assessed; assessed emphysema; tube drainage; emphysema chest ... See more keywords
The effectiveness of the iLearning application on chest tube care education in nursing students.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104870
Abstract: BACKGROUND Tube dislodgment has been ranked as the top three medical accidents for five years consecutively in Taiwan. Chest tube care accidents affect patient's health and life significantly. Typically, education on chest tube care focuses… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; clinical reasoning; nursing students; chest tube ... See more keywords
Recurrent pneumothorax in a COVID-19 patient: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2020.101201
Abstract: An 88-year-old woman diagnosed with COVID-19 in Brazil presented with recurrent pneumothorax. She was under mechanical ventilation for 20 days because of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Chest x-ray revealed right lung pneumothorax, which was… read more here.
Keywords: recurrent pneumothorax; pneumothorax; case; covid ... See more keywords
Chest tubes: importance of connecting the dots for students using simulation and theory
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DOI: 10.1016/j.teln.2020.03.006
Abstract: Abstract Chest tube management is a complex skill requiring thorough respiratory system knowledge. Literature suggests experiential learning activities can be helpful, but there is a lack of evidence supporting the use of simulation to improve… read more here.
Keywords: examination; theory; tube simulation; simulation ... See more keywords
Chest Tube Management after Surgery for Pneumothorax.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2016.08.004
Abstract: There is scant evidence on the management of chest tubes after surgery for pneumothorax. Most of the current knowledge is extrapolated from studies performed on subjects with lung cancer. This article reviews the existing literature… read more here.
Keywords: tube management; surgery; pneumothorax; surgery pneumothorax ... See more keywords