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Question 1

If chest tube is pulled out, what do you do?

Answer 1

Apply occlusive dressing and tape on 3 sides to allow air to escape

Question 2

If chest tube is bubbling, how do you find leak?

Answer 2

Clamp next to patient to see if leak is at site; if not, use two hemostats to move down line and find leak

Question 3

Emergency equipment for chest tube

Answer 3

Hemostats x 2
Occlusive dressing
Sterile water

Question 4

How much drainage from chest tube is reportable?

Answer 4

70-100 cc/hr