Chest Intubation (Tube Thoracostomy), also known as chest tube insertion, is a medical procedure used to drain air, fluid, or blood from the pleural space (the space between the lungs and the chest wall). It is typically performed in emergency situations or as part of the management of various conditions that affect the lungs or pleural space.
Chest Intubation (Tube Thoracostomy), or chest tube insertion, is a procedure used to drain air, fluid, or blood from the pleural space between the lungs and chest wall. It is typically performed in emergencies to treat conditions like pneumothorax, hemothorax, pleural effusion, or infections, helping to relieve symptoms and restore lung function.