If the respiratory care practitioner observes continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber,what is the problem causing this phenomenon?

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Leaks are identified by observing continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber.Normally,the water seal chamber will occasionally bubble as air is evacuated from the pleural or mediastinal space.If continuous bubbling occurs,there is an air leak either within the thorax or externally in the tubing and connections.

If the Respiratory Care Practitioner Observes Continuous Bubbling in the Water