SURGICAL CHEST TUBE

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Minimum Supplies for Crash Procedure:

  • Gloves

  • Thoracostomy insertion kit (Will have majority of necessary supplies)

  • Antiseptic solution

  • 28F chest tube

  • 3 kelly clamps

  • 10 blade scalpel

  • Pleurevac

  • Silk suture

  • Needle driver

  • Suture scissors

  • Wide tape

  • 4x4 sterile gauze

Full Supplies:

  • Thoracostomy insertion kit

  • Antiseptic solution

  • Sterile gloves

  • Sterile gown

  • Eye protection

  • Sterile drape

  • 10 blade scalpel

  • 28F chest tube

  • 3 kelly clamps

  • Sterile scissors

  • Lidocaine

  • 20cc syringe

  • 18 and 25 gauge needle

  • Pleurevac

  • Laceration repair kit

  • silk suture

  • Wide tape

  • 4×4 sterile gauze

High Risk ProceduresJeffrey SavarinoChest TubeComment