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Proper Placement of Tubes on Chest Radiographs
Denise R Ramponi1, Allison Callahan
1School of Nursing, Education and Human Studies, Robert Morris University, Moon Township, Pennsylvania (Dr Ramponi); Heritage Valley Health System Convenient Care Clinics, Sewickley, Pennsylvania (Dr Ramponi); and Heritage Valley Health System, Beaver, Pennsylvania (Ms Callahan).
Abstract:
A variety of tubes are placed by the advanced practice provider including endotracheal tubes, nasogastric tubes, feeding tubes, and chest tubes. Recognizing the proper placement of these tubes is critical to prevent complications and allow for intended use including ventilation, nasogastric drainage, providing enteral nutrition, and drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space. The advanced practice provider must be aware of the anatomical landmarks that help indicate correct positioning for safe use and proper functioning of these tubes. This article will discuss how to assess for proper placement of endotracheal, nasogastric, and chest tubes.
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