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What is a chest tube?

Learn basic information about why chest tubes are placed and how they work

What is this? - Knowing the components of a chest tube

Understanding the parts of the chest tube and drainage system

My patient is in distress! - How to troubleshoot the chest tube

Rapid strategy to the most common chest tube issues leading to patient decompensation. See interactive flowsheet for alternate view.

IF YOUR PATIENT IS UNSTABLE FIRST CALL AN RRT!