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4.1.4 Prolonged air leak (PAL) patient
The prolonged air leak patient is characterized by patients who have an air leak lasting 5 days or more. These
patients also typically show erratic fluctuations in their degree of air leak that can usually be seen within the first 24
hours following surgery.
Clinician changes suction
level on Thopaz in attempt
to resolve air leak
Air leak resolves on day
6, patient is regulating
own intrapleural pressure
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