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No. Procedure
7. Maintain tube patency of the drainage system:
7.1 check and ensure all connection are secured
inspect drainage tube for kinks or loops or dangling below
7.2
the entry level of the drainage system
coil the drainage tubing next to the client, ensuring
7.3
enough slack for the client to turn or move
inspect the air vent in the system periodically to make
7.4
sure it not occluded
avoid any forceful manipulated of the tube eg: milking
7.5
or stripping the chest tubing
observe for the dislodgment of the tube and remedy
7.6
the problem promptly
