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Type of surgical drain
A chest tube (also chest drain, thoracic catheter, tube thoracostomy or intercostal drain) is a surgical drain that is inserted through the chest wall
Chest_tube
Inflammation of the membranes lining the chest cavity (pleurae)
pneumothorax is small, it may go away on its own. If large, a chest tube is placed through the skin and chest wall into the pleural space to remove the air. Blood
Pleurisy
Creation of an opening in the chest cavity for drainage
needle thoracostomy or an incision into the chest wall with the insertion of a thoracostomy tube (chest tube) or with a hemostat and the provider's finger
Thoracostomy
Abnormal collection of air in the pleural space
removed with a syringe or a chest tube connected to a one-way valve system. Occasionally, surgery may be required if tube drainage is unsuccessful, or
Pneumothorax
Injury caused by a bullet
receive a chest tube (> French 36) or needle decompression if chest tube placement is delayed. FAST exam should include extended views into the chest to evaluate
Gunshot_wound
Surgical procedure to access the interior of the chest
of thoracotomy typically involves intensive care monitoring, chest tube drainage and chest physiotherapy. There are many different surgical approaches
Thoracotomy
Trauma to the body without penetration of the skin
procedure, most commonly the insertion of an intercostal drain, or chest tube. This tube is typically installed because it helps restore a certain balance
Blunt_trauma
Accumulation of excess fluid in the pleural cavity
inserting a chest tube, then either mechanically abrading the pleura or inserting the chemicals to induce a scar. This requires the chest tube to stay in
Pleural_effusion
Medical intervention
pneumothorax is commonly treated with needle aspiration of air followed by chest tube drainage. In the case of a recurrent pneumothorax, pleurodesis may be
Lung_surgery
Valve used in respiratory medicine
Heimlich valve) is a one-way check valve used to prevent airflow back into a chest tube, and usually is applied to drain air from a pneumothorax. The design of
Flutter_valve
Medical condition
interventions like tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation and chest tube insertion. Diagnosis of blunt injuries may be more difficult and require
Chest_injury
Blood accumulation in the pleural cavity
person's blood. Hemothoraces may be treated by draining the blood using a chest tube. Surgery may be required if the bleeding continues. If treated, the prognosis
Hemothorax
Feeding tube going into the stomach through the nose and throat
is a medical process involving the insertion of a plastic tube (nasogastric tube or NG tube) through the nose, down the esophagus, and down into the stomach
Gastric_intubation
Surgical procedure
wished to maintain drainage as with a chest tube to allow the lung to re-expand but without the presence of the chest tube that he felt "tends to keep up fever
Eloesser_flap
Accumulation of pus in the pleural space around the lungs
pediatric population is almost always parapneumonic and the need for chest tube drainage can be made on clinical grounds, British guidelines for the management
Pleural_empyema
Abnormal presence of air or gas under the skin
tissues outside of them. Its most common causes are pneumothorax or a chest tube that has become occluded by a blood clot or fibrinous material. It can
Subcutaneous_emphysema
Buildup of fluid around the heart
After heart surgery, chest tubes are placed to drain blood. These chest tubes, however, are prone to clot formation. When a chest tube becomes occluded or
Cardiac_tamponade
Medical specialty involved in surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax
8–25% of people following lung cancer surgery. This complication delays chest tube removal and is associated with an increased length of hospital stay following
Cardiothoracic_surgery
Medical intervention
Chest drains are surgical drains placed within the pleural space to facilitate removal of unwanted substances (air, blood, fluid, etc.) in order to preserve
Chest_drainage
Projection X-ray of the chest
A chest radiograph, chest X-ray (CXR), or chest film is a projection radiograph of the chest used to diagnose conditions affecting the chest, its contents
Chest_radiograph
American medical television drama series
donate their own. Javadi surprises her mother by improvising a substitute chest tube. Law enforcement inform the team that the shooter might head their way
The_Pitt
Medical condition
lumen tracheal tube. In a double lumen endotracheal tube, each lumen may be connected to a different ventilator. Usually one side of the chest is affected
Flail_chest
2025). "'The Pitt' Star Isa Briones Breaks Down Dr. Santos's Mortifying Chest Tube Gone Wrong: "Begins Her Humbling"". Decider. Retrieved May 16, 2025. Rice
List_of_The_Pitt_characters
Topics referred to by the same term
used in respiratory medicine to prevent air from travelling back along a chest tube Flutter (comics), a comic series Flutter-tonguing, a technique for playing
Flutter
Out-of-hospital care given in hostile situations
educate and train the team on life-saving medical procedures such as chest tube placement, cricothyrotomy, needle decompression, and rapid sequence intubation
Tactical emergency medical services
Tactical_emergency_medical_services
Damage to the tracheobronchial tree
resolve even when a chest tube is placed to rid the chest cavity of the air; it shows that air is continually leaking into the chest cavity from the site
Tracheobronchial_injury
Discomfort or pain in the chest as a medical symptom
Chest pain is pain or discomfort in the chest, typically the front of the chest. It may be described as sharp, dull, pressure, heaviness or squeezing
Chest_pain
Fictional character in ER
order an "FBC" (American term "CBC"), and perform a "tube thoracostomy" (American term "chest tube"). She also introduces herself as "Miss Corday", as
Elizabeth_Corday
American football player (born 1972)
a blood vessel in his chest, causing a hemothorax that had him bleeding a pint of blood an hour. Doctors inserted a chest tube to alleviate bleeding,
Drew_Bledsoe
procedures Cricothyroidotomy Percutaneous tracheostomy Needle decompression Chest tube insertion Pericardiocentesis Diagnostic peritoneal lavage Intravenous
TraumaMan
Frontal part of an animal's body, between its head and abdomen
The thorax (pl.: thoraces or thoraxes) or chest is a part of the anatomy of mammals and other tetrapod animals located between the neck and the abdomen
Thorax
Medical condition
from pleural capillaries. Treatment consists of bronchoscopy rather than chest tube drainage. Radiographically, pneumothorax ex vacuo is suggested when an
Pneumothorax_ex_vacuo
Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space due to another illness
(often isoechogenic with empyema). Appropriate management includes chest tube drainage (tube thoracostomy). Treatment of empyemas includes antibiotics, complete
Parapneumonic_effusion
Tube used to remove pus, blood or other fluids from a wound
fluids into a bottle. Shirley drain. Chest tube – is a flexible plastic tube that is inserted through the chest wall and into the pleural space or mediastinum
Drain_(surgery)
Type of thoracotomy
for the use of this procedure include the appearance of blood from a chest tube that returns more than 1500 mL of blood during the first hour of placement
Resuscitative_thoracotomy
Cancer associated with asbestos
the chest, the doctor may perform a thoracoscopy. In this procedure, the doctor makes a small cut through the chest wall and puts a thin, lighted tube called
Mesothelioma
Medical specialty that treats patients who require immediate medical attention
technician Paramedic Emergency medical equipment Bag valve mask (BVM) Chest tube Defibrillation (AED, ICD) Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) Intraosseous infusion
Outline_of_emergency_medicine
Medical procedure on pleural cavity
medication errors. Sterile talc powder, administered intrapleurally via a chest tube, is indicated as a sclerosing agent to decrease the recurrence of malignant
Pleurodesis
Procedure where fluid is aspirated from the pericardium
involves the removal of a section of the pericardium, and the placement of a chest tube.[citation needed] Pericardiocentesis is not appropriate if cardiac tamponade
Pericardiocentesis
Phyllosilicate mineral in the pyrophyllite-talc group
the lungs and the thoracic wall). It is inserted into the space via a chest tube, causing it to close up, so fluid cannot collect there. The product can
Talc
12th episode of the 1st season of The Pitt
Santos exposes an undercover reporter, Javadi improvises a chest tube using a tracheal tube, and Mel donates her own blood to save Sylvia. Dana calls for
6:00_P.M._(The_Pitt_season_1)
4th episode of the 1st season of The Pitt
to do. The patient crashes. She insensitively asks if she can put in a chest tube, which he doesn't need. Langdon tells her again that she must run things
10:00 A.M. (The Pitt season 1)
10:00_A.M._(The_Pitt_season_1)
chest tubes since it results in fewer complications. BTS guidelines for the insertion of a chest drain Haggie JA. Management of pneumothorax: chest drain
Blunt_dissection
Gunshot injury to the chest
greater than 120, blood pressure decreased) Chest tube output greater than 1500 mL of blood on insertion Chest tube output greater than 500 mL/hour for the
Transmediastinal gunshot wound
Transmediastinal_gunshot_wound
Divine Consciousness to speak to Saanvi who walks Cal through setting up a chest tube. Ben, Michaela, and Nazir find Eagan's mom Farnaz who had been manipulated
List_of_Manifest_episodes
Medical condition
can cause air to leak into the pleural space despite the placement of a chest tube. The laceration can also enlarge, as may occur when the injury creates
Pulmonary_laceration
Paramedic qualified to work in an aeromedical environment
rapid sequence intubation, ventilator management, finger thoracostomy/chest tube insertion, central line placement, intra-aortic balloon pump management
Flight_paramedic
Surgical procedure
Chest reconstruction, also known as top surgery, refers to any of various surgical procedures to reconstruct the chest by removing breast tissue or altering
Chest_reconstruction
Presence of urine in the fluid-filled cavity that surrounds the lungs
symptoms are minimal or nonexistent. Pleurodesis is also ineffective. A chest tube can be used to drain urine from the pleural cavity. Urinothoraces typically
Urinothorax
Clinical sign
the cause of the finding. In the case of pneumothorax, thoracentesis or chest tube insertion is performed to relieve the pressure within the affected pleural
Tracheal_deviation
Device used to hang garments
sterilised with brandy, as a trocar to stiffen a catheter for use as a chest tube to relieve a passenger's pneumothorax. Straightened-out wire clothes hangers
Clothes_hanger
22nd episode of the 15th season of ER
inhalation, relatively minor burns and a pneumothorax, and is set up for a chest tube. The fifth patient had his left arm blown off below the elbow, with nothing
And_in_the_End...
Intensive care for newborn infants
switched to plastic. This new endotracheal tube, based on Barrie's design, was known as the "St Thomas's tube". In 1964, pediatric radiologist William Northway
Neonatal_intensive_care_unit
Membrane lining the lungs and the thoracic cavity wall
thoracocentesis (also known as a "pleural tap") with a pigtail catheter, a chest tube, or a thoracoscopic procedure. Infected pleural effusion can lead to pleural
Pleura
Surgical procedure to restore normal blood flow to an obstructed coronary artery
amount of blood being drained by chest tubes, which are inserted during the operation to drain fluid or air from the chest. Bleeding may originate from the
Coronary artery bypass surgery
Coronary_artery_bypass_surgery
Specialist in rescue/evacuation patient care
without supervision of a doctor, such as intubation, ventilator management, chest tube insertion, intra-osseous line placement, central line placement, intra-aortic
Flight_nurse
Severe injuries from multiple traumas
patient should immediately undergo x-ray diagnosis of their cervical spine, chest, and pelvis, commonly known as a 'trauma series', to ascertain possible
Polytrauma
Medical condition
independently: by tube thoracostomy, the insertion of a chest drain through an incision made between the ribs, into the intercostal space. A chest tube must be
Hemopneumothorax
Temporary surgical incision to create an airway into the trachea
independently as an airway or as a site for a tracheal tube (or tracheostomy tube) to be inserted; this tube allows a person to breathe without the use of the
Tracheotomy
point. The high-energy electrons formed in the cathode side of an X-ray tube can interact with the electrons of a tungsten target on the anode side and
Line_focus_principle
American Heart Association course
underlying cause of the shock. Tension pneumothorax is treated with a chest tube and needle thoracostomy which allows the air to get out of the pleural
Pediatric advanced life support
Pediatric_advanced_life_support
Scottish orthopedic surgeon
designed only for urinary catheterisation and was too soft for use as a chest tube. The doctors fashioned a trocar from a metal clothes hanger to stiffen
Angus_Wallace
Medical condition
between the lung and the chest wall (pneumothorax). However, not all these cases of pneumothorax need treatment with a chest tube. Where workup indicates
Lung_nodule
1996 killing in Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Shakur's body was severely bloated and had multiple chest wounds. One photo showed the chest tubes that were still in his body from the six days he spent
Murder_of_Tupac_Shakur
Medical diagnostic method
risk of pneumothorax. Pneumothorax sometimes requires treatment with a chest tube. Bleeding can be life-threatening and can occur in 1 to 4%. Rarely, intercostal
Lung_biopsy
effusion (malignant or non-malignant) Chemical pleurodesis - either via chest tube instillation of the sclerosing agent (slurry) or instillation via medical
Interventional_pulmonology
American professional wrestler and podcaster (born 1971)
biopsy to determine the cause of a lung infection, causing him to wear a chest tube for several days and miss a scheduled appearance for Maryland Championship
Stevie_Richards
Medical condition
15 and higher creatinine levels indicates an increased risk of death. Chest tube usage generally indicates a poor prognosis, with 1-year mortality rates
Hepatic_hydrothorax
Medical condition
examined. Depending on the results, complete drainage of the fluid with a chest tube may be necessary to prevent proliferation of the infection. Antibiotics
Community-acquired_pneumonia
Medical care of newborns, especially the ill or premature
care include endotracheal intubation, umbilical catheterization, and chest tube insertion. Pediatric surgeons may perform fetal surgery for selected congenital
Neonatology
Placement of a tube into the trachea
With a properly positioned tracheal tube, equal bilateral breath sounds will be heard upon listening to the chest with a stethoscope, and no sound upon
Tracheal_intubation
Type of boiler
A fire-tube boiler is a type of boiler invented in 1828 by Marc Seguin, in which hot gases pass from a fire through one or more tubes running through a
Fire-tube_boiler
Canadian air ambulance service
physicians carry additional equipment to perform surgical procedures such as chest tube insertion and field amputations. On occasion specialty paediatric and
Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service
Shock_Trauma_Air_Rescue_Service
Musical instrument
pressed into the chest and also rise above the shoulder. In medieval artwork, a second lower gourd has been seen on both stick zithers and tube zithers. Artwork
Alapini_veena
Accumulation of chyle in the pleural space around the lungs
detected on a chest X-ray performed for another reason. A large chylothorax may lead to breathlessness or a feeling of pressure in the chest, caused by fluid
Chylothorax
Ring or edge strip inserted into a hole through thin material
used on sailing ships in a variety of ways. They have been utilized as chest handles or on row boats with thole pins as a soft oar lock. They are a rope
Grommet
Surgical procedure
is necessary to find the atrium so that the stent—usually a 36 French chest tube—can be inserted. The stent is secured with tourniquets. Problems during
Atriocaval_shunt
Procedure for treating pectus excavatum
displacement requiring reoperation. Air in the chest (pneumothorax) is one of the more frequent complications. A chest tube is often required, but aggressive breathing
Nuss_procedure
Absence of the breast and nipple
injuries may happen when patients receive surgery, such as thoracotomy, chest tube placement, or when they are treated by radiotherapy. Improper biopsy or
Amastia
Diagnostic medical procedure
develop a pneumothorax serious enough to require hospitalization and a chest tube. Although it is impossible to predict in whom this will occur, collapsed
Fine-needle_aspiration
Equipment used by the United States Marine Corps
Repairable (qty. 2) USMC Pack Instruction Card Chest Rig USMC Chest Rig Assembly Harness Assembly USMC Chest Rig Repair Kit Attaching Strap Assembly (for
Family of Improved Load Bearing Equipment
Family_of_Improved_Load_Bearing_Equipment
2007 reality television series
and didn't make it all the way around. Medieval Torture - Joseph had a chest tube inserted into his side in order to alleviate pressure on his lungs after
Scarred_(TV_series)
1981 shooting in Washington, D.C., U.S.
They treated him with intravenous fluids, oxygen, tetanus toxoid and chest tubes and surprised Parr—who still believed that he had cracked the president's
Attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan
Attempted_assassination_of_Ronald_Reagan
United States Army Military Occupational Specialty
about advanced trauma treatments including venous cutdowns, placement of chest tubes, or use of special hemorrhage control methods. Oftentimes, the 68W is
68W
Medical intervention
operated chest is a must to be able to visualize and pass instruments into the thorax; this is usually effected with a double-lumen endotracheal tube that
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Video-assisted_thoracoscopic_surgery
Medical intervention
ultrasound may guide procedures including needle insertion, thoracentesis, and chest-tube insertion. Lung cancer staging: In pulmonology, endobronchial ultrasound
Medical_ultrasound
Approach to lung cancer surgery
associated with shorter hospital stay and chest tube duration. Cases in which a lung tumor invades the chest wall and an en bloc resection of ribs must
VATS_lobectomy
1st episode of the 1st season of Scrubs
overcomes his fears and, with Dr. Cox's encouragement, successfully inserts a chest tube. Elliot comes to tell J.D. she talked to the family of his patient which
My_First_Day
Medical intervention
correct placement most commonly involves the use of a chest X-ray, where the end tip of the tube can be seen in the stomach. One of the most common forms
Intubation
Pocketed belt worn to hold either individual bullets, or belts of ammunition
shoulder and chest, with the ammunition pockets across the midriff and chest. Though functionally similar, it is distinct from a chest rig designed to
Bandolier
Lung disorder
pressure generated in the chest cavity by inspiration against an upper airway obstruction. These negative pressures in the chest lead to increase venous
Negative-pressure pulmonary edema
Negative-pressure_pulmonary_edema
Japanese clothing to cover the stomach
armour. They are a simple circular tube of fabric, much like a tube top, worn around the midriff as opposed to the chest. The new haramaki have gained popularity
Haramaki_(clothing)
Method to mechanically assist or replace spontaneous breathing
placed inside the trachea. This is done through an endotracheal tube or nasotracheal tube. For non-invasive ventilation in people who are conscious, face
Mechanical_ventilation
Insufficient blood flow due to physical obstruction
tension pneumothorax, needle decompression should be done immediately. A chest tube is also inserted. Cardiac tamponade is treated through needle or surgical
Obstructive_shock
Waterproof footwear or garment used for walking in water
a waterproof boot or overalls extending from the foot to the thigh, the chest or even the neck. They are traditionally made from vulcanised rubber, but
Waders_(footwear)
Medical specialty
mania (psychiatry), stop a severe nosebleed (otolaryngology), place a chest tube (cardiothoracic surgery), and conduct and interpret x-rays and ultrasounds
Emergency_medicine
Type of surgery performed on the heart
monitored. Chest tubes are inserted to drain blood around the heart and lungs. Postoperative pain control after cardiac surgery may involve chest-area nerve
Cardiac_surgery
Emergency procedure after sudden cardiac arrest
emergency procedure used during cardiac or respiratory arrest that involves chest compressions, often combined with artificial ventilation, to preserve brain
Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation
Removal of fluids/air from the pleural cavity of the lungs
also known as thoracocentesis (from Greek θώραξ (thōrax, GEN thōrakos) 'chest, thorax' and κέντησις (kentēsis) 'pricking, puncture'), pleural tap, needle
Thoracentesis
Inflammation of the alveoli of the lungs
Symptoms typically include some combination of productive or dry cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. The severity of the condition is
Pneumonia
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