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Intercostal
Muscles
Bronchi
Pleural Space
Ribs
Mediastinal
Area
Diaphragm
Mechanics of Breathing
Air Out
Relaxation of diaphragm
& intercostal muscles
↓-ve intrathoracic
pressure
EXPIRATION
Mechanics of Breathing
Air In
Contraction of diaphragm
& intercostal muscles
↑-ve intrathoracic
pressure
Inspiration
Indications for a chest drain
Negative
intrapleural
pressure
causes
water to
rise up the
tube
Expiration:
Intrapleural
pressure is less
negative and water
level in the tube falls
NURSING CARE
Always ensure underwater seal drain is primed with
water that covers the drainage tube
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