Occasional
The occasional Heimlich valve chest tube placement for pneumothoraces
Le placement occasionnel d'un drain thoracique avec valve Heimlich pour pneumothorax
Winter 2009
Volume 14 - Issue 4
David Mann
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 26–28
Content Summary
This article provides a practical guide on the use of Heimlich valve chest tube placement for managing pneumothoraces. It discusses the indications, procedure, and benefits of using a Heimlich valve, particularly in rural and remote settings where resources may be limited. The guide aims to equip practitioners with the knowledge to perform this procedure effectively.
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Procedural medicineRural medicineRemote medicineChronic disease