Orizguy

Whoops, I meant pleural fluid, it was for a pleural effusion

I had my first patient with a chest tube the other day, to drain peritoneal fluid. The tube was not hooked up to suction. I noticed there was no tidalling of the float ball. I informed my colleagues and neither of them thought this signified an occlusion. They argued that it would only tidal if there was a pneumothorax. Everything I have read about chest tubes has said that a tube that does not tidal signifies an occlusion. Is this incorrect?

I still don't have mine, but I hear if you hound them that helps, mind you I didn't get the job so I never did...

Hey everyone, For those of you who have your license by endorsement how long did it take to receive your permanent "not temporary" license? I ask as I need a permanent one for a job I am applying for and am wondering how long the process will take. Thanks for your help.