Abstract
This article provides a step-by-step approach to the removal of chest drains and offers a rationale for practice. It also discusses indications for chest drain removal and potential complications associated with the procedure.
MeSH terms
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Auscultation
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Benchmarking
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Chest Tubes*
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Device Removal / adverse effects
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Device Removal / methods
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Device Removal / nursing*
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Drainage / instrumentation
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Drainage / nursing
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Humans
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Infection Control
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Nurse's Role
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Nursing Assessment
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Patient Education as Topic
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Patient Selection
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Skin Care
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Suture Techniques
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Thoracostomy / adverse effects
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Thoracostomy / instrumentation
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Thoracostomy / nursing*
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Valsalva Maneuver