We have located links that may give you full text access.
Modified central line for pneumothorax.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2006 October
Pneumothoraxes, whether spontaneous or iatrogenic, frequently require drainage. Although the recent trend has been toward a catheter-based approach, many thoracic surgeons continue to use chest tubes. Tube thoracostomy is associated with significant pain at the time of insertion and during continued drainage. Pneumothorax catheters are less painful but more expensive, and some have been associated with significant failure. After disappointing experience with pneumothorax catheters, we have modified a central line to use in lieu of a pneumothorax kit. We have found this technique to be effective, safe, reliable, and inexpensive.
Full text links
Related Resources
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app
All material on this website is protected by copyright, Copyright © 1994-2024 by WebMD LLC.
This website also contains material copyrighted by 3rd parties.
By using this service, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy.
Your Privacy Choices
You can now claim free CME credits for this literature searchClaim now
Get seemless 1-tap access through your institution/university
For the best experience, use the Read mobile app