Question 1

chest pain after chest tube removal?

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Normal: Chest tubes are painful as it is, and when removed , residual pain is not common. If it doesnt get gradually better or you become acutely short of breathe, then a repeat chest xray would be needed.

Question 2

chest tube removal hurt?

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Chest tube removal: It probably is similar to receiving as shot. If some one is anxious, pain medication can be given prior to removal.

Question 3

does a chest tube hurt?

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The placement of: A chest tube usually does cause pain.

Question 4

what is a chest tube used for?

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Chest tube: A chest tube is used to drain air, blood or other fluid from the chest cavity.

Question 5

how long does a chest tube stay in for?

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Variable: Until the pneumothorax or empyema is resolved.

Question 6

does it hurt when you remove a chest tube?

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Yes: There is usually mild discomfort in removing a chest tube. It is much less than pain felt during inserting the tube, which can be very painful.

Question 7

how long does pain last after a chest tube?

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This is variable: Pain after a chest tube can be variable. Usually it will resolve within a week after it has been removed.  I would want to know why it was needed in the first place. Is the pain really related to the chest tube or to the underlying reason why the chest tube was related. Intercostal nerves running under the ribs can possibly be injured by a chest tube but this is unusual.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: chest tube?

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See below: A chest tube (chest drain, thoracic catheter, tube thoracostomy, or intercostal drain) is a flexible plastic tube that is inserted through the chest wall and into the pleural space or mediastinum. It is used to remove air (pneumothorax[2]) or fluid (pleural effusion, blood, chyle), or pus (empyema) from the intrathoracic space. It is also known as a bülau drain or an intercostal catheter.

Question 9

when should a chest tube be removed during the ventillatory cycle?

Accepted Answer

That's Debatable: Some surgeons remove it at end expiration, reasoning no air can rush in then. Others remove it at maximum inspiration, since there will be no opportunity for air to enter. It likely doesn't matter which of these is chosen, the important concept being not to remove it during inspiration when air could be pulled in through the incision.

Question 10

should i leave my chest tube wound open or taped up even if its still hasn't really closed up?

Accepted Answer

No need: You can leave it open if there is discharge from the wound.

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