This document discusses intercostal drainage (ICD), which involves draining fluid, air, blood, or chyle from the pleural space through an intercostal space. ICD is indicated for conditions like pneumothorax, hemothorax, and empyema. The procedure involves inserting a chest tube through an incision in the intercostal space and connecting it to an underwater seal drain to allow drainage while preventing air from reentering. Post-procedure care includes dressing changes, chest x-rays, and monitoring for complications like excessive bleeding or a tension pneumothorax developing if the tube is accidentally clamped.
This document discusses intercostal drainage (ICD), which involves draining fluid, air, blood, or chyle from the pleural space through an intercostal space. ICD is indicated for conditions like pneumothorax, hemothorax, and empyema. The procedure involves inserting a chest tube through an incision in the intercostal space and connecting it to an underwater seal drain to allow drainage while preventing air from reentering. Post-procedure care includes dressing changes, chest x-rays, and monitoring for complications like excessive bleeding or a tension pneumothorax developing if the tube is accidentally clamped.
This document discusses intercostal drainage (ICD), which involves draining fluid, air, blood, or chyle from the pleural space through an intercostal space. ICD is indicated for conditions like pneumothorax, hemothorax, and empyema. The procedure involves inserting a chest tube through an incision in the intercostal space and connecting it to an underwater seal drain to allow drainage while preventing air from reentering. Post-procedure care includes dressing changes, chest x-rays, and monitoring for complications like excessive bleeding or a tension pneumothorax developing if the tube is accidentally clamped.