Definition of Thoracostomy. Meaning of Thoracostomy. Synonyms of Thoracostomy

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Definition of Thoracostomy

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- A thoracostomy is a small incision of the chest wall, with maintenance of the opening for drainage. It is most commonly used for the treatment of a pneumothorax...
- of lung arteries caused by the placement of catheters, thoracotomy, thoracostomy, or thoracentesis. The most common iatrogenic causes include subclavian...
- A chest tube (also chest drain, thoracic catheter, tube thoracostomy or intercostal drain) is a surgical drain that is inserted through the chest wall...
- and κέντησις (kentēsis) 'pricking, puncture'), pleural tap, needle thoracostomy, or needle decompression (often used term), is an invasive medical procedure...
- The next day Tom's lung collapses, so Will has to perform a needle thoracostomy. Sensing Tom will die without medical help, they bond, and Will finally...
- perform a variety of procedures to stabilize such patients, such as thoracostomy, cricothyroidotomy, compartment fasciotomies and emergency laparotomy...
- measures such as maintaining a clear and open airway, oxygen support, tube thoracostomy, and volume resuscitation are often given to manage blunt thoracic trauma...
- the patient's airway and breathing. Other interventions may include thoracostomy and thoracotomy, as well as treatment of the underlying cause of arrest...
- administration of blood products, pressors, mechanical ventilation, finger thoracostomy, and ultrasonography. In Western Australia, the Northern Territory, South...
- usually blunt trauma, sometimes surgery. As a complication of tube thoracostomy Thoracic aortic aneurysm Postganglionic (no anhidrosis) Cluster headache...