Exam 2: Chest Drainage Flashcards
what is the first chamber of the drainage system
drainage collection
what is the second chamber of the drainage system
water seal
what is the purpose of the water seal
prevent air from reentering chest with inhalation
how often do we check the water seal of the drainage system
Q2 hours
is suction necessary for chest drainage
no; can be with or without suction
what are we checking every hour
drainage collected
what do we NOT do if a clot is found in the drainage tube
we DO NOT milk or strip the tube
what do we monitor to ensure a patent chest tube
tidaling
how many mLs of water do we add to the water seal
20 mLs
what do you do if drainage is noted on the dressing
circle, date, time
when do you notify the HCP about chest drainage
100 mL or more of drainage/hour
when do you document the amount of chest tube drainage
at the end of the shift
