Pigtail Chest Tubes How-To: Bigger Isn't Always Better (Demonstration)

Dr. Jeremy Kaswer dives into the innovative use of pigtail chest tubes, proving that bigger isn't always better in trauma care in his lecture at ResusX: Golden Hour (see link below for more lectures).
Learn how these smaller, less painful chest tubes are revolutionizing treatment for stable trauma patients, including those with hemothoracies and pneumothoraces. We walk through the entire procedure, from the essential kit components to the step-by-step insertion process, emphasizing key tips and tricks for ensuring patient comfort and procedural success.
Join us for a detailed demonstration that highlights why pigtail chest tubes are becoming a game-changer in critical care.
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00:00 Introduction to Pigtail Chest Tubes
00:27 Overview of the Pigtail Chest Tube Kit
02:24 Demonstration on Mannequin: Placement and Positioning
03:46 Marking the Site and Patient Preparation
05:01 Needle Insertion and Guide Wire Placement
06:51 Dilating the Track and Inserting the Pigtail
10:10 Securing the Pigtail and Final Tips
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[@drayush2]

You can utilise SAPB also to relieve pain during and after procedure

[@ManjitKaur-gr6jj]

I have seen surgeons make bigger openings with the regular chest tubes - is this necessary?

[@drayush2]

Atleast one inch to do finger sweep otherwise you ll struggle with finger