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==Pediatric Indications==
==Indications==
# Chest tube output
* Chest tube output
##>10-15mL/kg evacuated
**>10-15mL/kg evacuated
##>2-4mL/kg/hr continuous
**>2-4mL/kg/hr continuous
# Continuous air leak
*Continuous air leak
 
==Contraindications==
 
==Equipment Needed==
 
==Procedure==
 
==Complications==


==See Also==
==See Also==
[[Thoracotomy]]
*[[Thoracotomy]]
 
==External Links==
 
==References==
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[[Category:Procedures]]
[[Category:Procedures]]
[[Category:Procedures]]
[[Category:Trauma]]

Revision as of 15:46, 8 July 2015

Indications

  • Chest tube output
    • >10-15mL/kg evacuated
    • >2-4mL/kg/hr continuous
  • Continuous air leak

Contraindications

Equipment Needed

Procedure

Complications

See Also

External Links

References