Chest Tubes Flashcards

1
Q

What are conditions that could need a chest tube

A

Pneumothorax
Hemothorax

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2
Q

What is a pneumothorax

A

Air in pleural space

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3
Q

What is a hemothorax

A

Blood in pleural space which may or may not occur in conjunction with pneumothorax

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4
Q

How is chest tube placement verified

A

Via an x-ray

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5
Q

Should there be kinks in a chest tube tubing

A

No

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6
Q

We should never do what three things to a chest tube without a dr’s order

A

Strip chest tube
Milk
Clamp chest tube

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7
Q

Shoulda chest tube ever be up on a pt’s bed

A

No

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8
Q

Where should the chest tube be sitting

A

On the ground with tubes loose

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9
Q

Is chest neg or pos pressure

A

Neg

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10
Q

What is the chest tube trying to do

A

Replace neg pressure

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11
Q

Call doctor if chest tube is doing what

A

If chest tube is draining 100cc/hr or greater

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12
Q

Are chest tubes painful

A

Yes

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13
Q

Should you follow policy and procedure with chest tubes

A

Yes

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