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Intercostal chest drain placement

Type
Procedure
Curriculum level
minimum 10 (DrNB log book)
Also called
ICD, tube thoracostomy

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Where the curriculum asks for it

“Intercostal drain placement” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 36)

“Chest tube placement” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 18)

“Tube Thoracostomy (ICD)” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 49)

“Chest drain system” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 19)

“Thoracocentesis via a chest drain” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 5)

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