Novel tube thoracostomy device reduces incision length

Chest tubes have historically been the intervention of choice for pleural drainage of blood, fluid, or air. Classic techniques may pose complications and have the potential to cause life-threatening injury [1]. The Reactor ® device, developed by Sharp pharmaceuticals, is a one-use plastic device that employs a retractable blade to cut through the subcutaneous tissue and enter the pleural space. Once the pleural cavity is entered, a catheter slides off the device and into the chest cavity. The chest tube is then place d through the catheter and subsequently attached to suction and secured.

Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - January 16, 2020 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Christopher Falslev, Shannon N. Thompson, Daniela Feldhausen Source Type: research