Chest Tubes

Please prepare for the course by reviewing these resources related to the cognitive phase of technical skills learning prior to the day of the course. The psychomotor phase (guided practice and feedback) will occur in the simulation center.

Chest Tube Placement

1. Conceptualization:
   • Roberts and Hedges: Chapter 10 Tube Thoracostomy
   • ALiEM Chest Tube Anatomy
   • LITFL: Own the Chest Tube
   • EBM Consult: Chest Tube Thoracostomy (This is for folks who like to read, be warned)
2. Visualization:
   • EM:RAP HD: Chest Tube Placement
   • EM:RAP HD: Tips For Chest Tube Placement in Obese Patients
   • EM:RAP HD: How To Set Up A Chest Drain
   • EM:RAP HD: Procedure Review Chest Tubes