Chest Tubes
| Medical Definition: |
Plastic tubes used for drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space. Their surgical insertion is called tube thoracostomy. |
| Guide Notes: |
"used for drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space" |
| Previously Indexed: |
Catheterization (1977-1989),Catheters, Indwelling (1980-1982),Drainage (1966-1989),Intubation (1966-1989),Respiration, Artificial (1983-1985),Suction (1977-1989) |
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