Practicals · Family Medicine · Respiratory Medicine
Chest tube (intercostal) drainage with underwater seal
- Type
- Procedure
- Also called
- ICD insertion
Videos and resources
- VideoChest Tubes Nursing Care Management Assessment NCLEX Review Drainage System16:18
- VideoShort Chest Tubes Video4:08
- +66 more links
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Operative note template
How to write the operative note in the case sheet: blank template, worked example and printable PDF (free).
Where the curriculum asks for it
“Chest-tube drainage with under-water seal” ( NMC curriculum, page 7)
“Chest tube insertion” ( NBEMS DNB curriculum, page 50)