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Algorithm for management of air leaks following pulmonary lobectomy. If air leak is greater than 750 mL/min on Thopaz on POD#2 then prepare for outpatient Thopaz usage. Place on Thopaz then discharge home. Remove chest tube when leak <20 mL/min for 2 days. After 3 weeks, can remove chest tube even if air leak persists if pneumothorax does not increase and no subcutaneous air is present (can perform clamp trial if desired). PTX, pneumothorax; POD, postoperative day.
