Comparison of a novel, endoscopic chest tube insertion technique versus the standard, open technique performed by novice users in a human cadaver model: a randomized, crossover, assessor-blinded study

Comparison of a novel, endoscopic chest tube insertion technique versus the standard, open technique performed by novice users in a human cadaver model: a randomized, crossover, assessor-blinded study

Abstract Background The technique of tube thoracostomy has been standardized for years without significant updates. Alternative procedural methods may be beneficial in certain prehospital and inpatient environments with limited resources. We sought to compare the efficacy of chest tube insertion usi...

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Main Authors: Byron C. Drumheller, Anthony Basel, Sakib Adnan, Joseph Rabin, Jason D. Pasley, Jason Brocker, Samuel M. Galvagno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Chest tubes
Trauma
Tube thoracostomy
Human cadaver
Emergency care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13049-018-0574-2

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