Chest tube indications
It is a collection of blood in the space between the chest wall and the lung (the pleural cavity).
Hemothorax
palpating air bubbles/ carbon dioxide under the skin
subcutaneous emphysema
Intentional touching without consent
Battery
list 4 equipment found on the trolley
1.Defibrillator
2.Back board
3.Sharps bin / waste bin
4.Ambu bag and mask
5.Laryngoscope and blades
6.Endotracheal tube (varying sizes)
7.Introducer
Refer to pus-filled pockets that develop in the pleural space.
Empyema
Chest tube should be clamped no longer than ______ .
one minute
When a medical provider knows better, but still makes the wrong decision when treating a patient.
Malpractice
How often should the trolley be checked?
once per shift or after being used
A rare but serious condition in which lymph formed in the digestive system (chyle) accumulates in your chest cavity
Chylothorax
Chest tube becomes dislodged. Next intervention.
Cover wound with occlusive dressing (gauze with lubricant jelly)
Death which occurs on arrival
Coroner's Case
name 3 medications found in the fridge
Adrenaline
Lidocaine
Insulin