Chest tube (peds): Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 22:53, 28 November 2019

This page is for pediatric patients. For adult patients, see: chest tube

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-PEDS INDICATIONS
+{{Peds top}} [[chest tube]]
+==Indications==
+''See [[chest tube]]''
+*Ventilation
+*Signs of [[tension pneumothorax]]
+*>20% [[pneumothorax]]
-#Ventilation
+==Sizing==
-#Sy tension PNTX
+*Chest tube size = 4 x ET
-#&gt;20% PNTX
+**See [[critical care quick reference]] for size by weight
-Chest tube size = 4 x ET
+==Cautions==
+*Avoid midclavicular approach because of risk of future breast deformities
-Avoid midclavicular approach b/c of risk of future breast deformities
+==See Also==
+*[[Chest Tube]]
+*[[Critical care quick reference]]
-== See Also ==
+[[Category:Procedures]]
+[[Category:Pediatrics]]
-[[Chest Tube]]
-[[Category:Procedures]] [[Category:Peds]]