Are x-rays necessary after pulling chest tubes?
AuntMinnie
JULY 29, 2024
Ordering x-rays after removing chest tubes from lung surgery patients does not lead to meaningful change in patient management and prolongs hospital stays, according to a study published July 26 in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. No patient underwent any procedure following the post-chest tube removal x-ray. days vs. 2.3
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