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chest tube compression

Portuguese translation: compressão do dreno torácico

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English term or phrase:	chest tube compression
Portuguese translation:	compressão do dreno torácico
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16:03 Feb 6, 2012

English to Portuguese translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)

English term or phrase: chest tube compression

Acute Lung Injuries
Treatment

Oxygen must be administered.
Chest tube compression in event of pneumothorax and hemothorax.
Emergency needle thoracostomy when time is of extreme essence.
Heimlich valve insertion if chest tube compression is unavailable.
Possible surgery if chest tube output does not decrease in a hemothorax.

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compressão do dreno torácico

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Drenagem Torácica

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