Pigtail Catheter Insertion Error: Root Cause Analysis and Recommendations for Patient Safety

Small-caliber chest tubes are used to treat pneumothorax and pleural fluid collections. Although commonly considered a less invasive alternative to large-caliber thoracostomy tubes, small-caliber tubes have a high complication rate. Emergency physicians must be familiar with common and dangerous procedure complications associated with these devices and have a systematic and rapid approach to identify and solve malfunctions. Structured root cause analysis can facilitate identification of problems.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Techniques and Procedures Source Type: research