Modern Techniques to Insert Chest Drains - 14/12/17
Doi : 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2016.08.005
Philip J. McElnay, MBChB, MRCS a, Eric Lim, MBChB, MD, MSc, FRCS(C-Th) a, b, ⁎ 
a Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, UK
b Imperial College and the Academic Division of Thoracic Surgery, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, UK
∗Corresponding author. Imperial College and the Academic Division of Thoracic Surgery, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, UK.
Résumé |
Both physicians and surgeons insert chest drains by various techniques—including Seldinger and “wide-bore” methods. The indications include hemothorax, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and postoperative care in thoracic surgery. Given their invasive nature, there is significant potential for complications; however, this can be minimized by following a meticulous technique, which is herein described for both Seldinger and “wide-bore” drain insertion.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Chest tubes, Best practices, Procedure, Thoracic surgical, Training
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Vol 27 - N° 1
P. 29-34 - février 2017 Retour au numéro
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