Davidson J E, Colt H G
UCSD Medical Center, USA.
Dimens Crit Care Nurs. 1997 Jan-Feb;16(1):20-8.
Many patients who once were considered for open chest procedures now benefit from examination and treatment of pleural disease via thoracoscopy. The thoracoscopist enters the chest cavity through small incisions through the chest wall. Procedures are performed through a video assisted thoracoscope (much like a bronchoscope or endoscope). Wound care, maintenance of the chest drainage system, pain management and vigilant assessment of the cardiorespiratory system following the procedure are integral nursing interventions when caring for these patients.
许多曾经被考虑进行开胸手术的患者现在通过胸腔镜检查和治疗胸膜疾病而受益。胸腔镜医生通过胸壁上的小切口进入胸腔。手术通过视频辅助胸腔镜进行（很像支气管镜或内窥镜）。伤口护理、胸腔引流系统的维护、疼痛管理以及术后对心肺系统的密切评估是护理这些患者时不可或缺的护理干预措施。
