Chest Drain Insertion in Adult Trauma
Introduction
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Context
Attaining Competency
Indications for Chest Drain Insertion
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Introduction
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Scenario 3
Scenario 4
Summary
Preparation
5 Topics
Kit Preparation
Tube Size
Trochar
Positioning
Sedation
Technique
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Technique Introduction and Checklist
Preparation
Infiltrating Local Anaesthesia
Incision and Blunt Dissection
Inserting the Drain
Fogging of the Tube
Securing the Drain
Post-procedural Care
Pitfalls
Clinical Cases
3 Topics
Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
Chest Drain Insertion in Adult Trauma
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Chest Drain Insertion in Adult Trauma
Technique
Preparation
Prepare the area with iodine/chlorhexidine
Position sterile drapes, avoiding the patient’s face if he, or she, is conscious
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