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==Indications== | |||
*Ventilation | |||
*Signs of [[tension pneumothorax]] | |||
*>20% [[pneumothorax]] | |||
==Sizing== | |||
*Chest tube size = 4 x ET | |||
**See [[critical care quick reference]] for size by weight | |||
==Cautions== | |||
*Avoid midclavicular approach b/c of risk of future breast deformities | |||
Avoid midclavicular approach b/c of risk of future breast deformities | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
*[[Chest Tube]] | |||
*[[Critical care quick reference]] | |||
[[Category:Procedures]] | |||
[[Category:Peds]] | |||
[[Category:Procedures]] [[Category:Peds]] | |||
Revision as of 21:04, 21 January 2015
Indications
- Ventilation
- Signs of tension pneumothorax
- >20% pneumothorax
Sizing
- Chest tube size = 4 x ET
- See critical care quick reference for size by weight
Cautions
- Avoid midclavicular approach b/c of risk of future breast deformities