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==Indications== | |||
''See [[chest tube]]'' | |||
*Ventilation | |||
*Signs of [[tension pneumothorax]] | |||
*>20% [[pneumothorax]] | |||
==Sizing== | |||
*Chest tube size = 4 x ET | |||
**See [[critical care quick reference]] for size by weight | |||
==Cautions== | |||
*Avoid midclavicular approach because of risk of future breast deformities | |||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Chest Tube]] | |||
*[[Critical care quick reference]] | |||
[[Category:Procedures]] | |||
[[Category:Pediatrics]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:07, 17 January 2026
This page is for pediatric patients. For adult patients, see: chest tube
Indications
See chest tube
- Ventilation
- Signs of tension pneumothorax
- >20% pneumothorax
Sizing
- Chest tube size = 4 x ET
- See critical care quick reference for size by weight
Cautions
- Avoid midclavicular approach because of risk of future breast deformities