Chest Tubes
These are indications for a chest tube.
What are Pneumothorax and Hemothorax?
This is what should be done before instilling anything in the NG tube.
What is verify placement?
This is how often trach ties should be changed.
What is daily or as needed when soiled?
These should not be used on patients with a Purewick.
What are diapers and chucks?
This is something a patient with COPD can do to help them breathe easier?
What is tripod breathing?
This tells you there is a leak either in the chest tube system or in the patient's lungs.
What is constant bubbling in the air leak chamber?
Suction should not be used with this tube.
What is a Dobhoff?
This should be used between the trach and the patients skin to prevent skin breakdown in a patient with a trach.
What is splint gauze?
This catheter has a slight bend near the tip to navigate the prostatic curve.
What is a coude?
These are some signs and symptoms of a patient in respiratory distress.
What is tachypnea, tachycardia, low oxygen saturation levels, shortness of breath?
These are the items that are included in the emergency supplies of a patient with a chest tube.
What is occlusive dressing, 4x4's, 250mL sterile water, and tape?
This is how often tube feed equipment should be changed.
What is every 24 hours?
This is something that should be done before you perform suction on a patient with a tracheotomy.
What is hyperoxygenation?
Insertion of this catheter is necessary for continuous bladder irrigation.
What is a 3-way foley?
This is a type of breathing a patient with COPD can do to help expel CO2.
What is pursed lip breathing?
This is the minimum setting for the wall suction.
What is 80mmHg?
This tube is intended for post-pyloric placement.
What is Dobhoff?
These are complications that would be considered an emergency for a patient with a trach.
What is Hemorrhage, Dislodgement, Loss of Airway, or Obstruction?
This catheter remains in place for 4-6 weeks after initial insertion.
What is a suprapubic catheter?
These are two blood related issues that could cause respiratory distress.
What is low hemoglobin or low blood volume?
This is the max capacity of the chest tube drainage system.
What is 2100 mL?
This is a complication most often observed with high-carbohydrate diets.
What is hyperglycemia?
These items are included in Emergency Supplies.
What is a duplicate size, one size smaller, suction catheter, bag-valve mask, and oxygen source?
What is normal saline?
This is a blood test that would confirm the patient is retaining carbon dioxide.
What is ABG's?