Chest Tube Thoracostomy
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Tactical Combat Casualty Care - American College of ...
www.acep.org- Needle thoracostomy - torso trauma / respiratory distress - Consider chest tube if no improvement and/or long transport anticipated - Most combat casualties do not require oxygen except - Low pulse oximeter - Unconscious-TBI - Sucking chest wound - Vaseline gauze – expiration - Cover with field dressing - Sitting position
INTERCOSTAL CATHETER (ICC) & UNDERWATER SEAL …
www.belmorenurses.com.auExplain how a needle thoracostomy is done and what equipment is required. _____ _____ _____ _____ CHEST TUBE INSERTION The insertion of an ICC is a sterile procedure that is performed by medical staff with nursing assistance. Equipment Please refer to hospital policy for the equipment required, but in general equipment includes:
Chest Tube Management 2013 PV - RN.com
lms.rn.comChest tubes are also called tube thoracostomy or thoracic catheters. Indications for Chest Tubes There are various reasons for excess air and/or fluid in the pleural space. Specific common indications for chest tubes include: • Pneumothorax (open and closed). • Tension pneumothorax.
Central Venous Catheter - American Thoracic Society
www.thoracic.orgblocking the tube. If the catheter becomes kinked, it must be repositioned or removed by your healthcare provider. Collapsed lung—This is called a pneumothorax. The lung is very close to the veins in the neck and chest. When a central venous catheter is placed in the chest area, if the needle passes through or misses the vein, the needle could