Improved technique for pleural drain insertion during cardiovascular surgery

J. B. Riebman; A. H. Olivencia-Yurvati; G. W. Laub

Improved technique for pleural drain insertion during cardiovascular surgery

J. B. Riebman, A. H. Olivencia-Yurvati, G. W. Laub

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Abstract

We describe an improved technique for pleural drain insertion during cardiovascular procedures performed through a median sternotomy. Benefits of this technique include less patient discomfort, optimal drain geometry, and reduced risk of pneumothorax on drain removal.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	503-505
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume	35
Issue number	6
State	Published - 1 Dec 1994

Keywords

Cardiac surgery
Chest tube
Pleural drain
Technique

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Improved technique for pleural drain insertion during cardiovascular surgery

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