Inserting Chest Tubes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the possible complications resulting from a chest tube insertion?
A
BLOISTR
Bleeding Local infection and empyema Organ perforation Intercostal neuralgia Subcutaneous emphysema Tube blockage Reexpansion pulmonary edema
2
Q
Clinical judgment
What is a reasonable INR prior to doing an invasive procedure on a patient OUTSIDE of the ICU?
A
< 1.7
[From Phani Kantamneni]
