Use of a Heimlich flutter valve for pneumothorax in cystic fibrosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The use of a Heimlich flutter valve in an adult patient with cystic fibrosis with hypercapnic respiratory failure which allowed resolution of a persisting pneumothorax after failure of conventional tube drainage is reported. The patient was managed at home and avoided surgical pleurodesis which could have jeopardised transplantation at a later date.
Medical subject headings
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Drainage
- Pneumothorax