May 25, 2012
Topics A-Z Cancer Draining tub - in lungs
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Dear Ask The Doctor: What if the draining tub in my lungs detaches and it starts to bleed and i am at home what do i do. Should i go to the emergency room or try to fix the problem myself? Dear Clinton: Chest tubes are generally well adhered and should not dislodge by accident, however.If the tube accidentally becomes dislodged, the open insertion site should be quickly covered with Vaseline gauze and seek immediate help. If the tubing becomes disconnected from the drainage system, the chest tube should be clamped. (Padded clamps should be kept at the bedside at all times.) Both of these situations, if untreated, could allow air to enter the lung. Sometimes clots can form within the tube and prevent free drainage. If this happens, the tube should be milked gently, squeezing it to move the clot, but not handling it so firmly that the tubing becomes occluded. |
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