2018
DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20181543
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Predictors of chest drainage complications in trauma patients

Abstract: Objective: to identify predictors of chest drainage complications in trauma patients attended at a University Hospital. Methods: we conducted a retrospective study of 68 patients submitted to thoracic drainage after trauma, in a one-year period. We analyzed gender, age, trauma mechanism, trauma indices, thoracic and associated lesions, environment in which the procedure was performed, drainage time, experience of the performer, complications and evolution. Results: the mean age of the patients was 35 years a… Show more

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“…Needle aspiration, where a needle is inserted between the ribs and removed after air aspiration has stopped, is recommended as a first-line treatment for spontaneous pneumothorax [ 30 ]. In mechanically ventilated neonates, some clinicians believe that needle aspiration will not provide adequate treatment and delay chest tube placement [ 31 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Needle aspiration, where a needle is inserted between the ribs and removed after air aspiration has stopped, is recommended as a first-line treatment for spontaneous pneumothorax [ 30 ]. In mechanically ventilated neonates, some clinicians believe that needle aspiration will not provide adequate treatment and delay chest tube placement [ 31 ].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Os resultados obtidos nessa pesquisa corroboram com os achados de outros estudos em que houve predomínio de adultos jovens do gênero masculino, 1,11 mostrando-se bem coerente ao que é apresentado na literatura. Devido à violência urbana, as agressões físicas são mais frequentes através de disputas entre grupos de rua ou em bares, afetando mais os indivíduos do sexo masculino, que são seus maiores frequentadores.…”
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“…Com relação aos passos do checklist, as etapas com maiores índices de acertos pelos alunos foram a assepsia e antissepsia, paramentação adequada e identificação do local apropriado para incisão. Estes pontos iniciais básicos são de suma importância, visto que, quando realizados corretamente, geram menos riscos de falhas no procedimento e de complicações ao paciente 16 .…”
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