Authors
Citation
Ma. Tomlinson et T. Treasure, INSERTION OF A CHEST DRAIN - HOW TO DO IT, British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 58(6), 1997, pp. 248-252
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
ISSN journal
00071064
Volume
58
Issue
6
Year of publication
1997
Pages
248 - 252
Database
ISI
SICI code
0007-1064(1997)58:6<248:IOACD->2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Drainage of the pleural space with a chest; drain is a commonly requir
ed procedure, but complications are common, and management of the drai
n is often unsatifactory. This article aims to give guidance on avoidi
ng complications by safe technique and resolving any subsequent proble
ms.