Abstract
Insertion of chest drain for pneumothorax either through open or Seldinger technique is commonly performed. Clinicians are expected to have a clear understanding of the indications, anatomical landmarks and procedural detail in order to achieve successful patient outcomes. This article will focus on the technical aspect of chest drain insertion.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 172-176 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2022 |
Keywords
- Chest drain
- complications
- indications
- pneumothorax
- technique
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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