Table 2 Perioperative and postoperative orders for chest tube management contained in this ERAS program
Key element | Detail |
|---|---|
Psychological care | Education for chest drainage before surgery |
Position for bed rest | Semi-recumbent position switch from 30° to 45° |
Drainage observation | Nature, quantity, color, and speed of drainage |
Skin care surrounding the tube | Prevention of redness, swelling, blisters, allergy, and damage in the skin |
Tube fixation | Prevention of detachment, twisting, folding, and compression |
Removal of drain | < 400 mL/24 h and no air flow; good pulmonary dilation by chest x-ray; clear breathing sound during auscultation |