CHEST DRAINAGE AS A THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION
» Normal Anatomy and Physiology
Chest Wall
Mediastinum
Lungs
Respiration
» Thoracic System Pathology
Pneumothorax
Pleural Effusion
» Chest Drainage Systems
Traditional Chest Drainage
New Generation Chest Drains
Gravity Drainage
To Clamp or Not to Clamp?
» Special Considerations
Newborns
Massive Pleural Air Leaks
» Nursing Considerations
and Troubleshooting
» Bibliography
