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Heimlich valve |
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Heimlich valve, a small one-way valve used for chest drainage that empties into a flexible collection device and prevents return of gases or fluids into the pleural space. The Heimlich valve is less than 13 cm (5 inches) long and facilitates patient ambulation. It can be used in many patients instead of a traditional water seal drainage system. Heimlich valve a valve placed on an indwelling catheter to prevent reflux of air into cavity being evacuated, as in drainage of the pleural cavity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Upon discharge, the water seal was replaced with a Heimlich valve and then removed two days later. |
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