How to insert a chest drain.
Collections of air or liquid in the pleural space are pathological and their prompt complete evacuation by safe satisfactory insertion of a chest drain will relieve symptoms and prevent complications.
Parmar
J M
JM
East Birmingham Hospital.
D006801:Humans; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013396:Suction; D013907:Thoracostomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*