Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Chest Tubes

Plastic tubes used for drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space. Their surgical insertion is called tube thoracostomy.

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Abstract

Plastic tubes used for drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space. Their surgical insertion is called tube thoracostomy.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Chest Tube
  • Tube, Chest
  • Tubes, Chest

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

"used for drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space"

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Catheterization (1977-1989)
  • Catheters, Indwelling (1980-1982)
  • Drainage (1966-1989)
  • Intubation (1966-1989)
  • Respiration, Artificial (1983-1985)
  • Suction (1977-1989)

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  1. E07w.858.150w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Chest Tubes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D015505. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D015505
  2. Chest Tubes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chest_tube
  3. Chest Tubes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1969019