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Drainage Tube Management

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After studying this chapter, you should be able to do the following: Know the most common indications for various drainage tubes used in the management of critically ill patients. Know the methods of insertion of various drainage tubes and how to maintain their proper function. Recognize the potential complications associated with drainage tubes used in critical care.

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  1. Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chestnut Hill Health System, Philadelphia, PA, 19118, USA

    Michael S. Lagnese DO

  2. Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA

    John M. Travaline MD

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  1. School of Medicine, Temple University, N. Broad St. 3420, Philadelphia, 19140, USA

    Gerard J. Criner

  2. Dept. Medicine, Temple University, N. Broad Street 3401, Philadelphia, 19140, USA

    Rodger E. Barnette

  3. School of Medicine, Temple University, N. Broad St. 3420, Philadelphia, 19140, USA

    Gilbert E. D'Alonzo

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Lagnese, M.S., Travaline, J.M. (2010). Drainage Tube Management. In: Criner, G., Barnette, R., D'Alonzo, G. (eds) Critical Care Study Guide. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-77452-7_5

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