Abstract
We discuss the hypothesis that common Chest Drain Systems collected to a COVID-19 patient, could be a possible source of contamination for health care staff in a Thoracic Surgery ward and we propose an alternative way to minimize this further risk of transmission.
Highlights
The three chambers are in communication and the water seal prevents the air returning to the pleural space during inspiration
As a Chest Drain System (CDS) is set up, the water seal is filled with standard saline solution or water
A CDS is a system of three plastic chambers and viable coronavirus has been detected on plastic surfaces up to 72 hours after application [4]
Summary
The three chambers are in communication and the water seal prevents the air returning to the pleural space during inspiration. As a CDS is set up, the water seal is filled with standard saline solution or water. The dramatic outspread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has changed the management of patients undergoing thoracic surgery and, the habits of a Thoracic Surgery ward and operating theatre.
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