| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2880910 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The digital and continuous measurement of air leaks instead of the currently used static analogue systems reduces hospital length of stay by more accurately and reproducibly measuring air leaks. This leads to quicker chest tube management decisions because the average size of an air leak during the last several hours can be determined. Intrapleural pressure curves may also help predict the optimal chest tube setting for each patient's air leak and eliminate the need for chest roentgenograms. Further studies on the pleural pressure curves and this device are needed.
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Authors
Robert J. MD, Ayesha S. MSPH, MD,