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Part II. Procedures by Organ System > 

Section 2. Respiratory System > 

Chapter 21. Chest Tube Insertion

Adrienne Prestridge, MD
Topics Discussed: pulmonology and respiratory medicine; seldinger technique; tube thoracostomy.

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Bleeding diathesis.

Mechanical ventilation.

Presence of adhesions: may require pleurodesis.

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