Joshi J M
Department of Respiratory Medicine, T N Medical College and B Y L Nair Hospital, Mumbai, India.
Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci. 2009 Oct-Dec;51(4):225-31.
Chest drainage is usually performed using the underwater drain consisting of re-usable glass units attached to the intercostal tube. Ambulatory chest drainage devices that use a mechanical one-way valve are an alternative to the traditional underwater drain. These devices consist of the flutter valve, flutter bags, chest seals and stoma bags. They are less bulky and allow the patient to be ambulatory, thus, reducing the risk of complications from immobility. Recent evidence shows that the ambulatory devices may be safe and effective for treatment of both pneumothorax and pleural effusion and even in out-patient care.
胸腔引流通常使用水下引流装置，该装置由连接到肋间导管的可重复使用的玻璃组件组成。使用机械单向阀的门诊胸腔引流装置是传统水下引流装置的一种替代方案。这些装置包括颤动阀、颤动袋、胸腔密封装置和造口袋。它们体积较小，允许患者走动，从而降低因活动受限而引发并发症的风险。最近的证据表明，门诊装置对于气胸和胸腔积液的治疗可能是安全有效的，甚至可用于门诊护理。
