Chest tube (peds)

This page is for pediatric patients. For adult patients, see: chest tube

Indications

See chest tube

• Ventilation
• Signs of tension pneumothorax
• >20% pneumothorax

Sizing

• Chest tube size = 4 x ET
  • See critical care quick reference for size by weight

Cautions

• Avoid midclavicular approach because of risk of future breast deformities

See Also

• Chest Tube
• Critical care quick reference