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.
That means there are only two basic uses for the U.S. passport card; â¢ Driving between the U.S. and Canada, or between the US and Mexico, and. â¢ Taking a cruise from the U.S. to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and/or many Caribbean island nations and back.
Passport cards offer a cheaper option to the $135-plus cost of a passport book and can be used for land border crossings and cruises to Mexico and Canada. In addition to a passport, many countries require visitors to obtain visas before or upon entering their country, and costs vary.