Practicals · Paediatrics · Procedures - Respiratory
Intercostal drainage (chest tube insertion)
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- NMC: O,PS (1st yr); PI (2nd yr)
Videos and resources
- VideoChest Tube Placement by C. Weldon | OPENPediatrics11:46
- 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
“Intercostal drainage” ( NMC curriculum, page 47)