Since chest tubes have been routinely used to drain the pleural space, particularly after lung surgery, the management of chest tubes is considered to be essential for the thoracic surgeon. The pleural drainage system requires effective drainage, suction, and water-sealing.
1 The Passport Card can be used on cruises to the Caribbean and Bermuda, in addition to land border crossings to Canada and Mexico.  The US State Department started accepting applications for the Passport Card on February 1st, 2008.
A passport card is the same size as a driverâs license, and can be used to travel to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean by land or sea. It can also be used inside the United States as an official identification for any purpose, as well as a proof of US citizenship.