Securing the chest tube: in search of the elusive solution. Issue 1 (21st July 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mummadi, Srinivas R.; Porcel, José M.
• Is Part Of: European respiratory journal. Volume 60:Issue 1(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-07-21
• Subjects: Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Respiration -- Periodicals; 616.2
• DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00434-2022
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0903-1936

Abstract

Chest tubes are frequently indicated for removing accumulated air or fluid from the pleural space due to a variety of conditions, such as pneumothorax, empyema, haemothorax or malignant pleural effusions for which a bedside pleurodesis procedure is planned [1]. Small-bore chest tubes (SBCT), defined as those having an outer diameter of 14 Fr or less, are recommended as a first-line approach in most situations, with the possible exception of haemothoraces. They are ordinarily placed by utilising the Seldinger technique and then secured after insertion to prevent accidental removal [2]. In addition to suturing small-bore chest tubes, integrated devices such as inflatable balloons can also be used to further prevent the risk of tube dislodgment https://bit.ly/3HPrzFf