Chest tube (peds)

This page is for pediatric patients. For adult patients, see: chest tube

Indications

See chest tube

Ventilation
Signs of tension pneumothorax
>20% pneumothorax

Sizing

Chest tube size = 4 x ET
- See critical care quick reference for size by weight

Cautions

Avoid midclavicular approach because of risk of future breast deformities

See Also

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