Chest tube

Chest tube complications are most likely to happen during placement or removal. Though uncommon, basic guidelines can reduce complications and improve patient safety.

Doctors use chest tubes for many purposes, such as inflating a collapsed lung, draining fluid or blood, or delivering medications. In this article, learn about the conditions requiring chest tubes, the types of chest tube, the insertion process, and what to expect from recovery. We also cover possible complications.

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Chest Tubes