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Tube thoracostomy is the insertion of a tube ( chest tube ) into the pleural cavity to drain air , blood , bile , pus , or other fluids.Whether the accumulation of air or fluid is the result of rapid traumatic filling with air or blood or an insidious malignant exudative fluid , placement of a chest tube allows for continuous , large volume drainage ...
If drainage tube is disconnected and contaminated, you may submerge the chest tube 1 to 2 inches (2-4 cm) below the surface of a 250 ml bottle of sterile water or saline until a new chest drainage unit is set-up. This establishes a water seal, allows the escape of air, and prevents the re-entry of air.