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PRISE CHARGE DOULEUR [2 records]

Record 1 2008-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
CONT

A chest tube is a tube inserted into the chest cavity for removal of air or fluid, or both; it is needed when the normally airtight pleural space has been penetrated through surgery or trauma, when a defect in the alveoli allows air to enter the intrapleural space, or when there is an accumulation of fluid, as from pleural effusion. Excessive air or fluid in the pleural space can cause collapse of the lung and the danger of mediastinal shift.

CONT

A chest tube or chest drain is a flexible plastic tube that is inserted through the side of the chest into the pleural space. It is used to remove air (pneumothorax) or fluid (pleural effusion, blood, chyle), or pus (empyema) from the intrathoracic space.

CONT

Chest drain is a conduit to remove air or fluid from the pleural cavity. The fluid can be blood, pus or a pleural effusion . Allows re-expansion of the underlying lung. Must prevent entry of air or drained fluid back into the chest. A chest drain must therefore have three components: An unobstructed chest drain ; A collecting container below chest level ; A one-way mechanism such as water seal or Heimlich valve.

CONT

Chest drains incorporate the use of a one-way valve to drain fluid or air from the pleural cavity. The valve prevents back-flow of air and fluid into the pleural cavity. They are indicated for use when collections of fluid or air are present in the pleural space, and by draining the collection they restore efficient gaseous exchange.

CONT

Chest tubes are inserted to drain blood, fluid, or air and to allow the lungs to fully expand. The tube is placed between the ribs and into the space between the inner lining and the outer lining of the lung (pleural space).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
CONT

La pose et le retrait du drain thoracique sont des soins très douloureux et très traumatisants pour l'enfant, d’où l'intérêt d’une prise en charge optimale de la douleur.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pharmacology
CONT

If the patient continues to report persistent and increasing pain, the potency and dosage of the opioid is increased or a stronger opioid is given. The appropriate dose is the opioid that controls pain with the fewest side effects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pharmacologie
CONT

Quant à la douleur, elle pourrait, avec des doses adaptées, être correctement prise en charge dans 80 à 90 % des cas.

Spanish

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