When the extubation indicators are normal and the vital signs are stable, there is little gas escape from the drainage bottle and the drainage fluid is very little. The drainage volume within 24 hours is the most critical. Of course, some people may take a longer time. Personal situation. Of course, the purpose of the drainage tube is to change the harmful gas in the thoracic cavity and prevent the occurrence of wound mucosal infections. At this time, you need to fully understand the drainage tube to be able to cupping. The judgment of whether the drainage tube is normal is very important. An abnormal drainage tube can easily lead to dangerous situations.
Precautions
Relieve the pain of the patient, give analgesics as prescribed by the doctor, actively treat the complications such as atelectasis, encourage patients to cough and do deep breathing exercises, perform physical cooling for fever patients, and guide patients to perform functional exercises after surgery. Patients undergoing pneumonectomy on one side should pay attention to the care of the pleural drainage tube, and the speed and fluid replacement amount of the control department.