The effect of virtual reality glasses on reducing pain during chest tube removal [PDF]
Ķazaķstannyṇ Klinikalyķ Medicinasy, 2023 Background: The studies that generally investigate the effectiveness of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods in reducing chest tube removal related pain are remarkable. However, new studies need to expand the use of virtual reality glasses and
Zeynep Kızılcık Özkan +2 more
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Is a chest radiograph indicated after chest tube removal in trauma patients? A systematic review [PDF]
Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, 2021 PURPOSE The aim of this systematic review was to assess the necessity of routine chest radiographs after chest tube removal in ventilated and nonventilated trauma patients. METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, and CINAHL on May 15, 2020 ...
Sweet, A.A.R. +9 more
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Tube Thoracostomy (Chest Tube) Removal in Traumatic Patients: What Do We Know? What Can We Do? [PDF]
Bulletin of Emergency and Trauma, 2015 Chest tube (CT) or tube thoracostomy placement is often indicated following traumatic injuries. Premature movement of the chest tube leads to increased hospital complications and costs for patients.
Shahram Paydar +10 more
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Routine chest X-rays after pigtail chest tube removal rarely change management in children. [PDF]
Pediatr Surg Int, 2021 BackgroundThe need for chest X-rays (CXR) following large-bore chest tube removal has been questioned; however, the utility of CXRs following removal of small-bore pigtail chest tubes is unknown.
Theodorou CM +3 more
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Routine chest X-rays after the removal of chest tubes are not necessary following esophagectomy
Journal of Thoracic Disease, 2019 Chest X-rays (CXRs) are commonly performed after removing chest tubes following surgery. However, the value of this practice is unclear for patients who underwent esophagectomy. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the clinical relevance of routinely performing a CXR after chest tube removal during the postoperative course of ...
B Feike, Kingma +3 more
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The effect of cold application on pain during the chest tube removal: A meta-analysis. [PDF]
Turk Gogus Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Derg, 2023 Background: In this meta-analysis, we aimed to investigate the effect of cold application on chest tube removal-related pain compared to conventional analgesic care.Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted (PROSPERO, 2021 ...
Simsek Yaban Z +2 more
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Effect of Relaxation Technique on Pain Intensity during Chest Tube Removal following Cardiac Surgery [PDF]
Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 2022 Background: patients who have chest tubes removal (CTR) following cardiac surgery are often experience a variety of discomfort, so that relaxation technique using slow deep breathing (SDB) exercise may be effective to minimize and alleviate their pain ...
Sarah Fathy Mahmoud +2 more
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JTCVS Open, 2023 Objective: Chest tubes cause pain and morbidity. Methods: This is a quality initiative study and review of patients who underwent robotic pulmonary resection by 1 surgeon (R.J.C.).
Ashley J. McCormack, MD +3 more
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Effect of Cryotherapy on Pain Quality and Intensity among Patients with Thoracotomy after Chest Tube Removal [PDF]
Egyptian Journal of Health Care, 2022 Background: Chest tubes removal (CTR) described as one of the worst feeling for critical ill patients after thoracotomy. Unrelieved pain causes undesired consequences that had adverse effects on patient quality of care.
Asmaa S. Ali +3 more
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The Right Time for Chest Tube Removal in the Patient with Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review
Archives of Anesthesia and Critical Care, 2021 Background: Chest tube insertion is recommended after cardiac surgery, and inserted annually for a large number of these patients. In addition to its benefits, the chest tube may have risks that are mismanaged.
Abbas Heydari +2 more
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