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[Thoracic drainage tubes]

C Glória1

  • 1Unidade de Pneumologia, Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisboa.

Acta Medica Portuguesa
|October 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Pulmonologists and intensivists require expertise in chest tube management due to expanded invasive lung diagnostic procedures and critical care. This review covers indications, techniques, and complications of thoracic drains.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine
  • Thoracic Surgery and Interventional Procedures

Context:

  • Advancements in diagnostic procedures for lung diseases, including various biopsy techniques.
  • Increased utilization of intensive care units with mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic support.
  • Well-documented complications such as pneumothorax and hemothorax associated with thoracic interventions.

Purpose:

  • To review the indications for thoracic drain placement.
  • To discuss technical aspects of thoracic drain insertion.
  • To outline the principal complications associated with thoracic drains.

Summary:

  • The scope of invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for lung diseases has broadened.
  • Critical care patient management has evolved with enhanced technological support.
  • Expertise in chest tube management is now essential for pulmonologists and intensivists.

Impact:

  • Ensures optimal patient care by addressing the complexities of modern thoracic interventions.
  • Provides a comprehensive resource for understanding and managing thoracic drains.
  • Aims to improve outcomes and minimize risks associated with chest tube procedures.

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