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 less expensive than a traditional passport book. Your first-time passport card will cost $55 ($40 for children under 16) and will be valid for ten years (five for children). passport card is less expensive than a traditional passport book. Your first-time passport card will cost $55 ($40 for children under 16) and will be valid for ten years (five for children).