How I insert a trauma chest tube in a child - chest drain rule of 4s
Don't Forget The Bubbles · 29 Jul 2021 · 4 min
Summary
Dani Hall from Don't Forget The Bubbles demonstrates paediatric trauma chest drain insertion using Teague et al's "rule of 4" as an aide-memoire. Steps covered include locating the site, incision, blunt dissection, finger sweep, tube size selection, insertion depth and securing the drain.
Third-party teaching is shown for education. Check it against your unit's guidance.