Page 28 - Chest Tube With Under-water Seal Drainage

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NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

DURING

• Give emotional support

• Assist the doctor throughout the procedure

• Maintain the patient's position. Make sure the patient does not move / cough to
avoid lung injury.

• Observe the vital signs and general condition of the patient

• Make sure the under-water seal drainage system is installed properly. The end of the

tube is at the bottom of the water (2 - 2.5cm).

• Make sure the connection is tight.

• Make sure there is fluctuating in the liquid level in the long tube.