The staff educator is teaching new staff about chest drainage systems. What would be the criteria for use of a chest drainage system? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Post thoracotomy
B) Spontaneous pneumothorax
C) Need for postural drainage
D) Chest trauma resulting in pneumothorax
E) Pleurisy
Ans: A, B, D
Feedback: A crucial intervention for improving gas exchange and breathing in the postoperative period is the proper management of chest drainage and the chest drainage system. After thoracic surgery, chest tubes and a closed drainage system are used to re-expand the involved lung and to remove excess air, fluid, and blood. Chest drainage systems are also used in treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax and trauma resulting in pneumothorax. Postural drainage and pleurisy are not criteria for use of a chest drainage system.
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