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Implementation of a user-friendly protocol for interpretation of air-leaks and management of intercostal chest drains after thoracic surgery

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: We prospectively audited the implementation of a protocol for management of air-leaks and intercostal drains after thoracic surgical procedures. Out of the 99 patients who underwent thoracic surgical procedures during a 3-month period, 41 presented a postoperative air-leak on day 1. The protocol was strictly followed in 95% of the cases. The median drainage-time and hospital-stay were 3 and 4 days, respectively. The incidence of insertion of postoperative drains was 3%. Most of the nursing staff found the protocol user-friendly and easy to apply. A protocol for the management of postoperative air-leaks and intercostal drains can be implemented with high-compliance low complications.

Source: Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/s1569-9293(03)00054-9

Authors: A MARTINUCAR, E PASSERA, R VAUGHAN, G ROCCO

Institution: Northern General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1998554188