Question

You are to research the disease of CHEST-TUBE and write 6-8 facts about this disease on your discussion. I have given an example on the discussion board.  

No less than 6 facts, no more than 8 facts should be included. The facts you choose should be information that you would likely think a student would need to know to pass the (Med /Surg class).

The topic you’re to research and write on is CHEST-TUBE?

Here is an example to follows (direction on how and the expectation on how you should do this assignment) No handwriting all typed.

TOPIC: Red Blood Cells (RBC's)

1. Called erythrocytes. The function is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues.

2. Hemoglobin is the protein in the RBC's

3. Low red blood cell counts can lead to anemia

4. Normal RBC range is 4.2 - 5.4 million mcL

5. Red blood cells are formed in the red bone marrow of the bones.  

6. The lifespan of a red blood cell is about 120 days

The question to the student (imagine a question that will help another student to pass the Med/Surg class)?.

1. List 3 foods that can increase the hemoglobin in red blood cell counts?

2. List 3 types of anemia

3. Name 1 disease that might have abnormally shaped red blood cells in the bloodstream.

Answer 1

Facts about Chest Tube

1. It is a hollow tube made up of plastic, Its size ranges from 4 Fr to 40 Fr.

2. It is otherwise known as a thoracostomy tube or Thoracic catheter.

3. Chest tubes are used to drain blood, air, and fluids from the chest.

4. The procedure needed for Chest tube insertion is known as chest tube thoracostomy.

5. A chest tube drainage is needed in Pneumothorax, Hemothorax and pleural effusion, and pericardial effusion.

6. The major complication occurs due to chest tube insertion is Infection, injury to lungs, pneumothorax, the formation of blood clots, etc.

7. One end of the chest tube is placed inside in the pleural cavity of lungs and another end is always water shield to prevent pneumothorax.