Course information

Insertion of chest tubes and management of chest drains in adults
Audience: This program is suitable for junior doctors and as a refresher for experienced doctors.ACRRM. RACGP QA&CPD.
Description:

Includes:

  • A refresher on relevant chest anatomy and physiology
  • A step-by-step guide to a standard chest tube insertion and removal
  • Printable ready reference tool to take with you
  • Principles and techniques for management of chest drains
  • Challenge cases to develop skills in assessing the risks associated with inserting a chest tube and analysing why things may sometimes go wrong
  • Facilitated small group discussions to enhance clinical problem solving.
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Provider: Med- E - Serv /PriMed
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Sponsor: This program has been developed as a collaboration between Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, Queensland Health and Med-E-Serv Pty Ltd.
Categories: Registration required, Free
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