Template:Chest tube size table: Difference between revisions
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| Small (8-14 Fr)|| | | Small (8-14 Fr)|| | ||
*Most [[spontaneous pneumothorax]] | *Most [[spontaneous pneumothorax]] (primary and secondary) | ||
*Most [[iatrogenic pneumothorax]] | *Most [[iatrogenic pneumothorax]] | ||
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| Medium (20-28 Fr)|| | | Medium (20-28 Fr)|| | ||
*Pneumothorax on mechanical ventilation | *Pneumothorax on mechanical ventilation | ||
*Non-traumatic [[tension pneumothorax]] | |||
*Malignant effusion | *Malignant effusion | ||
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Revision as of 20:54, 13 May 2015
Adult Chest Tube Sizes
Chest Tube Size | Type of Patient | Underlying Causes |
Small (8-14 Fr) |
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Medium (20-28 Fr) |
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Large (36-40 Fr) |
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