What is the Pneumothorax catheter?

Pneumothorax catheter is a type of transparent, compliant thoracic tube introduced into the thoracic cavity to release the captured air or to allow drainage of fluid so that the lungs can be properly expanded. The location of the chest tube of this type is usually marked for a collapsed ply using a procedure marked as a tube of thoracosotomy, also called the drain of the thoracic tube. Some complications often occur due to tube thoracosotomy. What covers the exterior of the lungs is referred to as parietal pleura and is continuous to the pleural cavity. The visceral pleura is a membrane directly surrounding the lungs. The small area, which is located between the two membranes, is known as the pleural space inside which the liquid keeps the pleura moistened to prevent abrasion from moving as the lungs move and expand across the thoracic wall. The heart is located between each right and left lungs.

characterized by breathing difficultiesMi, sharp chest pain and fatigue, pneumothorax happens when air or other liquids such as pus and blood enter the pleural space and become trapped inside the thoracic cavity. Due to the pressure on the lungs, the part or complete deflation of the affected lungs occurs, preventing the continuing extension and oxygen intake. A considerable pneumothorax can also exert significant pressure and stress on the heart, causing subsequent heart failure. Pneumothorax occurs due to traumatic damage, such as the wound of weapon shot, lung surgery or health, such as asthma or chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). Although the condition is able to recover itself, sometimes it is necessary to place the catheter of the pneumothorax, especially if the pneumothorax is large.

Toracosotomas tube involves inserting the catheter of the pneumothorax C through the dialing wall into the thoracic cavity and finally into the pleural space. It is generally recommended for this procedure to be made after the patient has been filed sedative and localAnesthetic, allowing adequate timing for agents. The patient should remain fully conscious to prevent respiratory depression or reduced heart function. The introduction of the catheter of the pneumothorax is carried out because it is led to the section made in the area just below the arm of the arm, while the patient's arm is bent to detect this area. Using the location at the correct placement of the tube in the appropriate interCostaal space.

There are complications that may arise from the chest outflow, namely infections, liver damage or errors in the location of the tube. Although the pneumothorax catheter is placed precisely, it can still be released or stuck, which requires it to be re -inserted. Most of the complications with this procedure are minimal, but it is common to do it.