Pediatric Chest Tube
This patient education program is for children and their parents. It will explain what a chest tube is, what makes you need one, how it is placed, what the risks are and what to expect.
| 1. | Introduction |
| 2. | What is a Chest Tube? |
| 3. | Who Needs a Chest Tube? |
| 4. | Procedure |
| 5. | Risks and Complications |
| 6. | What to Expect? |
| 7. | Summary |
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Preparing for Surgery - Part One
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Preparing for Surgery - Part Two
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Preparing Your Child for Surgery
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Your Trip to the Hospital for Surgery - Pediatrics
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Preparing Your Child for Surgery - Part I
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Preparing Your Child for Surgery - Part II
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The Patient's Role In Preventing Infection at the Hospital
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Preventing an Infection After Surgery
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Hand Washing - Preventing Infections
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Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare
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Preventing MRSA Infections - Community
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Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI
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Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections
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Preventing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections
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Pediatric Post-Operative Instructions
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Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line - Pediatrics