Management of intercostal drain

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Dr. Arun Subramanian MBBS, MD, MNAMS Consultant,

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An intercostal drain (also known as a chest drain or pleural drain) is a flexible plastic tube that is inserted through the chest wall into the pleural space. It is used to drain air and fluid from the intrathoracic space.

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Dr. Arun Subramanian MBBS, MD, MNAMS Consultant,

Cardiac Anesthesiology, Manipal Hospital, New Delhi.