Chest Tube Drainage Devices

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (03) ◽  
pp. 386-393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer W. Toth ◽  
Michael F. Reed ◽  
Lauren K. Ventola

AbstractPlacement of a chest tube drains intrapleural fluid and air. The tube should be attached to a drainage system, such as one-, two-, or three-compartment devices, a one-way (Heimlich) valve for ambulatory drainage, a digital system, or a vacuum bottle. The frequently employed three-compartment systems, currently integrated disposable units, allow adjustment of negative pressure or no suction (water seal), and include an air leak meter on the water seal chamber to be used for demonstrating and quantifying air leak. These readings are subjective and prone to interobserver variability. Digital pleural drainage systems offer the benefits of quantification of any air leak and pleural pressure. Indwelling pleural catheters, typically utilized for malignant pleural effusion, can be drained using vacuum bottles. Knowledge of the design and functionality of each device in the setting of an individual patient's specific pleural process facilitates the selection of practical and financially prudent chest tube drainage strategies.

BMC Surgery ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhengcheng Liu ◽  
Rusong Yang ◽  
Yang Sun

Abstract Background To investigate whether tubeless uniportal thoracoscopic wedge resection with modified air leak test and chest tube drainage has better short-term outcomes than non-intubated approach with chest tube drainage. Methods Data were collected retrospectively from January 2017 and December 2019. Tubeless group included 55 patients with pulmonary nodules underwent tubeless uniportal thoracoscopic wedge resection, 211 patients underwent non-intubated uniportal thoracoscopic wedge resection with chest tube drainage were included in drainage group. Peri-operative outcomes between two groups were compared. Results After 1:1 matching, 110 patients remained for analysis, baseline demographic and clinical variables were comparable between the two groups. Mean incision size was 3 cm in both group. Mean operative time was 59.3 min in tubeless group and 52.8 min in drainage group. The detectable mean lowest SpO2 and mean peak EtCO2 during operation was acceptable in both groups. Conversion to intubated ventilation or thoracotomy was not required. No patient failed the air leak test and did not undergo a tubeless procedure. Mean postoperative hospital stay was 1.5 days in tubeless group and 2.5 days in drainage group. Residual pneumothorax or subcutaneous emphysema was not frequent and mild in tubeless group. Side effects were rare and mild, including cough and hemoptysis. No re-intervention or readmission occurred. The postoperative VAS score was significantly lower in tubeless group. Conclusions Tubeless uniportal thoracoscopic wedge resection with modified air leak test and chest tube drainage is feasible and safe for selected patients with peripheral pulmonary nodules, it might reduce post-operation pain and lead to faster recovery.


2021 ◽  
pp. 67-68
Author(s):  
Risuk Nongtdu ◽  
Ranju Rani Das

Background of the study: Chest tube drainage which is also known as Under water seal drainage (UWSD), tube thoracotomy, or intercostal drainage, has a paramount importance in some emergencies or critical care situation. Inefcient nursing care or malfunction in chest tube drainage may associated with life threatening complications, or can be deadly for a patient in a matter of second. The aim of the study was to assess knowledge of staff Aim: nurses regarding care of patient with chest tube drainage. Method: Descriptive research design was adopted and 178 staff nurses working in ICU were selected by using non probability convenience sampling technique in selected hospitals, Kamrup (M), Assam and who fullls the inclusion criteria. It was found that majority 97(55%) of the Results: respondents had moderately adequate knowledge, 68(38%) respondents had inadequate knowledge, and 13(7%) had adequate knowledge. The mean and standard deviation of knowledge level is 15 and 4 respectively. The association was statistically tested by using Chi square at p≤0.001 level of signicance. The study shows that, out of 178 respondents, 68 (38%) had inadequate Conclusion: knowledge, 97 (55%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 13 (7%) had adequate knowledge regarding care of patient with chest tube drainage. So the investigator concluded that the in-service education in regular basis is very important for continuous learning.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhengcheng Liu ◽  
Rusong Yang ◽  
Yang Sun

Abstract Background: To investigate whether tubeless uniportal thoracoscopic wedge resection has better short-term outcomes than non-intubated approach with chest tube drainage.Methods: Data were collected retrospectively from January 2017 and December 2019. Tubeless group included 55 patients with pulmonary nodules underwent tubeless uniportal thoracoscopic wedge resection, 211 patients underwent non-intubated uniportal thoracoscopic wedge resection with chest tube drainage were included in drainage group. Perioperative outcomes between two groups were compared. Results: After 1:1 matching, 110 patients remained for analysis, baseline demographic and clinical variables were comparable between the two groups. Mean incision size was 3 cm in both group. Mean operative time was 59.3 minutes in tubeless group and 52.8 minutes in drainage group. The detectable mean lowest SpO2 and mean peak EtCO2 during operation was acceptable in both groups. Conversion to intubated ventilation or thoracotomy was not required. No patient failed the air leak test and did not undergo a tubeless procedure. Mean postoperative hospital stay was 1.5 days in tubeless group and 2.5 days in drainage group. Residual pneumothorax or subcutaneous emphysema was not frequent and mild in tubeless group. The postoperative pain VAS score was pain score was significantly lower in tubeless group in post-operative day 1 and 3. Side effects were rare and mild, including cough and hemoptysis. No reintervention or readmission occurred.Conclusions: Tubeless uniportal thoracoscopic wedge resection with modified air leak test and chest tube drainage is feasible and safe for selected patients with peripheral pulmonary nodules, it might reduce post-operation pain and lead to faster recovery.


2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shoaib Nabi ◽  
Aamir Bilal ◽  
Khalid Farooq

The aim of this study is to identify the effectiveness of perioperative pneumoperitoneum to prevent air leak after the lobectomy-bilobectomy operations for lung cancer. A prospective study was designed on consecutive 50 patients who had lobectomy-bilobectomy operations for lung cancer and whose remnant lung had failed to fill the half of the hemithoracic cavity under 30 Cm H20 positive pressure ventilation during the operation with totally relaxed diaphragm. The patients were divided into two groups: group 1(25 patients) with perioperative pneumoperitoneum, group 2(25 patients) without perioperative pneumoperitoneum. The statistical analysis between the two groups did not show any significant difference in terms of age, preoperative FEV1, and the type of resection. Perioperative pneumoperitoneum significantly reduced the duration of postoperative air leak (2.2+/-1.15 day versus 6.04+/- 3.16 days<0.0001) and total chest tube drainage time (3.84 +/-0.98 day versus 7.88+/-3.16 days p<0.001). Perioperative pneumoperitoneum after lobectomy-bilobectomy operations for lung cancer is an effective method to decrease air leak and chest tube drainage time.


2012 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ah Leum Lim ◽  
Cheol-Hong Kim ◽  
Yong Il Hwang ◽  
Chang Youl Lee ◽  
Jeong-Hee Choi ◽  
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QJM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 113 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A A Elnori ◽  
H H Elsayed ◽  
A M Mostafa ◽  
M M M Kamal

Abstract Background chest tube is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in thoracic surgery practice. It is defined as insertion of (chest tube) into the pleural cavity to drain air, blood, bile, pus, chyle or other fluids. Aim of the Work comparison of single and double chest tube drainage management in patients undergoing thoracotomy in the form of pain score, hospital stay, total drainage, residual collection after removal of chest tube and need for another chest tube at Cardiothoracic Academy Hospital and Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital (ASUSH). Patients and Methods this study was conducted on patients who undergone thoracotomy at the Cardiothoracic Academy Hospital and Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital throughout the last 6 months from March 2018 till August 2018. Data was collected retrospectively from 40 patients, 20 patients in each group. In the 20 patients in the ‘single-tube group', only one chest tube was inserted, and in the 20 patients in the ‘double-tube group', two chest tubes were inserted. Pre-, intra- and postoperative variables in both groups were compared. Results 40 patients met all inclusion criteria. The pre- and intraoperative characteristics of the patients were similar in both groups with no significant differences. The single-tube group was found to have a lesser amount of total pleural drainage than the double-tube group but there was no significant difference 202.50 cc vs 297.50 cc, respectively; (p &gt; 0.05). Conclusion our results showed that the single chest tube drainage is more effective, reduces postoperative pain, hospitalization times and duration of drainage in patients who undergo thoracotomy.


Author(s):  
Wissam Abouzgheib ◽  
Raquel Nahra

The management of pneumothorax is dependent on size and associated symptoms. A conservative approach is preferred in small and asymptomatic ones. While a large pneumothorax warrants chest tube drainage, small bore could be as effective as large chest tubes and should be used first. The use of bedside ultrasound plays a major role in the acute management of pneumothorax and has an excellent negative predictive value. In some instances, there may be an associated air leak, caused by a broncho- or alveolopleural fistula, which can be managed by chest tube drainage, with or without suction, depending on the severity and extent of lung collapse. With a large air leak, wall suction is needed to keep the lung inflated. In small, intermittent air leaks, suction should be avoided to promote healing of the fistula. With the availability of one-way valves, management of these fistulae became easier, allowing blockage of the airway causing the air leak, and promoting healing and early chest tube removal.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhengcheng Liu ◽  
Rusong Yang ◽  
Yang Sun

Abstract Background: To investigate whether tubeless uniportal thoracoscopic wedge resection with modified air leak test and chest tube drainage has better short-term outcomes than non-intubated approach with chest tube drainage.Methods: Data were collected retrospectively from January 2017 and December 2019. Tubeless group included 55 patients with pulmonary nodules underwent tubeless uniportal thoracoscopic wedge resection, 211 patients underwent non-intubated uniportal thoracoscopic wedge resection with chest tube drainage were included in drainage group. Peri-operative outcomes between two groups were compared. Results: After 1:1 matching, 110 patients remained for analysis, baseline demographic and clinical variables were comparable between the two groups. Mean incision size was 3 cm in both group. Mean operative time was 59.3 minutes in tubeless group and 52.8 minutes in drainage group. The detectable mean lowest SpO2 and mean peak EtCO2 during operation was acceptable in both groups. Conversion to intubated ventilation or thoracotomy was not required. No patient failed the air leak test and did not undergo a tubeless procedure. Mean postoperative hospital stay was 1.5 days in tubeless group and 2.5 days in drainage group. Residual pneumothorax or subcutaneous emphysema was not frequent and mild in tubeless group. Side effects were rare and mild, including cough and hemoptysis. No re-intervention or readmission occurred. The postoperative VAS score was significantly lower in tubeless group.Conclusions: Tubeless uniportal thoracoscopic wedge resection with modified air leak test and chest tube drainage is feasible and safe for selected patients with peripheral pulmonary nodules, it might reduce post-operation pain and lead to faster recovery.


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