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At The Bedside: Episode 4 – Bronchopleural Fistula Management in Positive Pressure Ventilation

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Bronchopleural Fistula Management: Placement of Chest Tubes

This chapter discusses the different locations where chest tubes can be placed, such as the lateral triangle of safety and the mid-clavicular line in the second intercostal space, for managing bronchopleural fistula during positive pressure ventilation. It emphasizes the use of ultrasound guidance for tube placement and highlights the potential need for a second chest tube in certain cases.

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