Effectiveness and safety of small-bore tube thoracostomy ( ≤20 Fr) for chest trauma patients: A retrospective observational study

Tube thoracostomy is an important treatment for traumatic hemothorax and pneumothorax. The optimal tube diameter remains unclear. To reduce invasiveness, we use small-bore chest tubes ( ≤20 Fr) for all trauma patients for whom tube thoracostomy is indicated in our emergency department (ED). The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness and safety of small-bore tube thoracostomy for traumatic hemothorax or pneumothorax.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research