How does a chest tube work for a pneumothorax?

Related questions

1. Should there be bubbling in chest tube?
2. What happens if a patient pulls out a chest tube?
3. Is bubbling in the water seal chamber normal?
4. How painful is a chest tube?
5. Is a chest drain painful?
6. How do you know if bile is leaking?
7. What color should drainage be after surgery?
8. Why is a water seal so important in drainage systems?
9. Can I shower with drainage tubes?
10. What breath sounds are heard with pneumothorax?

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