Construction of standardized management program for adult thoracic closed drainage tube
Objective To construct a standardized management scheme for closed thoracic drainage tube in adults.Methods Based on literature review and research group meeting,the first draft of standardized man-agement scheme for adult closed thoracic drainage tube was developed.From March to May 2023,Delphi method was used to conduct two rounds of expert consultations on 16 experts.According to expert opinions and suggestions,the scheme was revised and changed to form the final draft of standardized management scheme for adult thoracic closed drainage tube.Results The final standardized management scheme for adult closed thoracic drainage tube included 7 first-level indicators,29 second-level indicators and 47 third-level indi-cators,including basic requirements,preparation and evaluation,drainage tube maintenance,drainage device re-placement,emergency management,extubation management and complication management.Conclusion The standardized management scheme of adult thoracic closed drainage tube is scientific and feasible,which can provide valuable reference for the clinical management of adult thoracic closed drainage tube.