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A7040 One way chest drainage valve

A-Codes

Also known as: chest drain valve, one-way valve, flutter valve

One-way chest drain valve for pleural drainage and preventing backflow of fluid in thoracic procedures.

Clinical Context

Used with chest drainage systems to allow one-directional fluid flow from pleural space. Prevents air from entering pleural cavity and maintains negative pressure.

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Specialties

Thoracic SurgeryCritical CareNursing

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