Chest Tube Basics

9. Injury to the chest that may require chest tube placement
10. drainage Drainage containing both blood and clear fluid; may be expected after insertion
12. Blood in the pleural space
14. space Space between the visceral and parietal pleura surrounding the lungs
15. tube Tube inserted into the pleural space to remove air, blood, fluid, or pus
18. re-expansion Return of the lung to an expanded state after air or fluid is removed
19. loop A low-hanging section of tubing where fluid can collect and obstruct drainage
20. Crackling sensation caused by air trapped under the skin
22. surgery Surgery involving the chest that may require a chest tube

1. Air in the pleural space that can cause lung collapse
2. emphysema Air trapped in tissue beneath the skin
3. deviation Movement of the trachea away from its normal midline position
4. red drainage Fresh blood that may indicate active bleeding
5. seal Part of the drainage system that helps prevent air from returning to the pleural space
6. pressure Pressure in the pleural space that helps keep the lung expanded
7. effusion Excess fluid in the pleural space
8. drainage Thick, pus-like drainage that may indicate infection
11. Pus or infected fluid in the pleural space
13. system Collection system connected to the chest tube
16. Connects the chest tube to the drainage system
17. site Area where the chest tube enters the patient's body
21. leak Air escaping from the pleural space or chest tube system