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Chest Tube Care and Monitoring Guide by Sandhya Basnet is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document discusses the care and monitoring of chest tubes. Chest tubes are inserted after chest surgery, trauma, or to treat pneumothorax or hemothorax. The document outlines proper chest tube placement and positioning, assessment of the patient and drainage system, and how to address potential issues like air leaks or fluid buildup.

Author

Sandhya Basnet

Language

EN