Chest drains in daily clinical practice. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Thomas Kiefer, editor.
• Editors: (Thoracic surgeon), Kiefer, Thomas
• Contents: Preface; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: Anatomy of the Chest Wall and the Pleura; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The Compostion and Margins of the Chest Wall; 1.3 Bony Components and Joints; 1.4 Muscles of the Chest Wall; 1.5 Topography of the Chest Cavity; 1.6 Layers of the Chest wall; 1.7 Nerve and Blood Supply; Literature; Chapter 2: Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Pleura; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Functional Anatomy and Biology; 2.2.1 Pleura; 2.2.2 Vessels; 2.2.3 Lymph Vessels; 2.2.4 Mesothelium; 2.3 Physiology of the Pleural Space; 2.3.1 Intrapleural Pressure; 2.3.2 Basics in Physics [4]. 2.3.3 Changes in Pleural Pressure During Breathing2.3.4 Pleural Fluid; 2.4 Pathophysiology of the Pleural Space; 2.4.1 Air or Gas; 2.4.2 Pleural Effusion; 2.4.3 Obliteration of the Pleura Space; Literature; Chapter 3: Indications for Draining the Chest; 3.1 General Indication Principles; 3.1.1 Evacuation of Air/Gas; 3.1.2 Evacuation of Fluids; 3.1.3 Redirecting of Fluid; 3.1.4 Pressure Relief; 3.1.5 Expanding Passive Atelectasis; 3.1.6 Application of Drugs Via the Drain; 3.2 Drainage of Air/Gas; 3.2.1 Pneumothorax; 3.2.1.1 Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax; 3.2.1.2 Secondary Pneumothorax. 3.2.2 Iatrogenic Pneumothorax3.2.3 Traumatic Pneumothorax; 3.2.4 Subcutaneous Emphysema; 3.3 Fluid Drainage; 3.3.1 Parapneumonic Effusion and Empyema; 3.3.2 Malignant Pleural Effusion; 3.3.3 Benign Pleural Effusion; 3.3.3.1 Pleural Effusion After Cardiac Surgery; 3.3.4 Chylothorax; 3.3.5 Hemothorax; 3.4 Redirection of a Pleural Effusion; 3.5 Postoperative Drainage; Literature; Chapter 4: Different Kinds of Drains (−Catheters); 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Materials; 4.3 Drains Shapes and Sizes; 4.3.1 Filters; Literature; Chapter 5: Different Drainage Systems and Philosophies; 5.1 Definitions 5.1.1 Water Seal5.1.2 Heber-Drain; 5.1.3 Bülau-Drain; 5.1.4 Monaldi-Drain; 5.1.5 Heimlich-Valve; 5.2 Drainage Systems; 5.2.1 One-Chamber-System; 5.2.2 Two-Chamber-System; 5.2.3 Multi-Chamber-System; 5.2.4 Electronic Systems; 5.3 Drainage Philosophies; 5.3.1 Negative Pressure; 5.3.2 Vacuum; 5.3.3 Active vs. Passive Suction; 5.3.4 Regulated vs. Unregulated Suction; 5.3.5 Siphon; 5.3.6 Drainage Philosophies; 5.3.7 Management of the Pleural Space; Literature; Chapter 6: Inserting a Chest Drain: How to Do; 6.1 Localization; 6.1.1 Monaldi Position; 6.1.2 Posterior Suprascapular Access. 6.2 Informed Consent6.3 Patient Positioning; 6.4 Instruments; 6.5 Different Types of Drains; 6.6 Number of Drains; 6.7 How to Do; 6.7.1 Dressing; 6.7.2 Beginning of Therapy; Literature; Chapter 7: Complications of Chest Drain Insertion and Management; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 General Considerations; 7.2.1 Patient Related Framework; 7.2.2 Aspects Concerning the Physician; 7.2.3 Framework Concerning Room and Materials; 7.2.4 Imaging/Localization of the Drain; 7.3 Technical Problems When Inserting a Drain; 7.4 Injuries Specific to an Organ; 7.4.1 Injuries of the Chest Wall.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (xii, 202 pages), illustrations (chiefly color)
• Subjects: 617.5/4059; Chest -- Surgery; Drainage, Surgical; MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General; Chest -- Surgery; Drainage, Surgical; Medicine & Public Health; Pneumology/Respiratory System; Thoracic Surgical Procedures; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319323398; 3319323393
• Related ISBNs: 9783319323381; 3319323385
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 20, 2017).
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