Chest Tube Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (Two AA’s)
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Outline
TWO AA’S
- T-Tidaling
- W-Water seal
- O-Output
- A-Air leak
- A-Ability to breathe
- S-SpO2
Description
Chest tube assessments that should be completed and documented by the nurse to ensure safety for the patient
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