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Drainology: Leveraging research in chest-drain management to enhance recovery after cardiothoracic surgery

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The article "Drainology: Leveraging research in chest-drain management to enhance recovery after cardiothoracic surgery" delves into the diverse practices of chest drain management post-cardiothoracic surgery and advocates for the burgeoning field of "drainology"—the science dedicated to optimizing chest drain practices.

Learn how to standardise your chest drain management for safer patient care using a digital chest drainage system.

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