The Heimlich valve can be used in complicated and persistent pneumothorax. The Heimlich valve may be outdated, but it is a very efficient one-way valve that provides safe air evacuation from the thoracic cavity. A 53-year-old man was hospitalized after complaining of left-sided chest discomfort...
A 51-year-old man was treated for bilateral pneumothorax secondary to pulmonary metastases from malignant fibrous histiocytoma. After failure of regular therapy, Heimlich flutter valves were used producing disappearance of the bilateral pneumothorax and adequate outpatient management.Access...
One lung ventilationmust be done carefully with low respiratory rates and lowtidal volumesto avoidpneumothorax.3 9. Pulmonologyconsultation for flexiblebronchoscopyin OR, which has a 90% success rate for retrieval and allows a more comprehensive airway survey; grasping devices include forceps, baskets,...
R Corey - European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery 被引量: 4发表: 2010年 Malfunction of a Heimlich flutter valve causing tension pneumothorax: case report of a rare complication Background Thoracic injuries play an importan...
Broder JS, Fox JW, Milne J, Theiling BJ, White A. Heimlich valve orientation error leading to radiographic tension pneumothorax: analysis of an error and a call for education, device redesign and regulatory action. Emerg Med J;e-pub ahead of print 3 November 2015....
Management of spontaneous pneumothorax using a Heimlich flutter valve. Thorax 1973; 28:386-89Bernstein A, Waqaruddin M, Shah M. Management of spontaneous pneumothorax using a Heimlich flutter valve. Thorax. 1973 May; 28 (3):386–389.Bernstein A, Waqaruddin M, Shah M: Management of ...
Aim To determine if an early discharge radiology-led percutaneous lung biopsy (PLB) service, incorporating ambulatory outpatient small calibre Heimlich valve chest drain (HVCD) to treat pneumothorax, is potentially safe and advantageous to the NHS. Methods A prospective study of 489 consecutive ...
B Keywords b : Heimlich valve, persistent pneumothorax, pulmonary TB. B Conclusion b : The Heimlich valve is an inexpensive and good alternative option in treating persistent pneumothorax for ambulatory management.doi:10.1111/resp.14150_423Respirology...
Initially, all the patients under went tube thoracostomy and under water seal drainage system as a standard approach for the treatment of pneumothorax. If the air leak persists more than 10 days, Pezzer catheter with Heimlich valve was carried on instead of standard chest tube system. The ...
Heimlich valve treat- ment of Pneumocystis carinii associated pneumothorax. Chest 1991; 100:281-2.Driver AG, Peden JG, Adams HG, Rumley RL. Heimlich valve treatment of Pneumocystis carinii-associated pneumothorax. Chest. 1991; 100 :281–812. doi: 10.1378/chest.100.1.281. [ Cross Ref ]...