Abstract

VAL-JORDAN, E et al. Update on chest drainage management. Sanid. Mil. [online]. 2022, vol.78, n.4, pp.273-278.  Epub June 26, 2023. ISSN 1887-8571.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s1887-857120220004000012.

Accumulation of air and/or liquid in the pleural cavity leads to an increase in morbidity and mortality. Chest drainage allows the evacuation of the abnormal content of the pleural cavity, with the consequent lung expansion and cardiorespiratory stability. The increased patient-related complexity in hospitals often carries to place chest drainage in clinical practice. Both placement and care must be performed by a highly trained staff. The objective of this review is not to describe pleural pathology, but to demonstrate in a didactic and practical way the basic guidelines for placement and management of chest drainage systems for healthcare professionals to improve workplace safety. Among the greatest advances are the introduction of chest ultrasound and the use of new drainage techniques.

Keywords : chest drainage; pleural effusion; chest tube; lung ultrasound.

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