chest tubes

When to Remove a Chest Tube?

The decision to remove a chest tube is based on the resolution of the underlying condition:
Improvement in respiratory status.
Reduction or cessation of drainage.
Radiographic evidence of lung re-expansion.
The removal process should be done carefully to avoid complications such as pneumothorax recurrence.

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