An observational simulation-based study of the accuracy of intercostal drain placement and factors influencing placement

Introduction: South Africa's significant burden of trauma and respiratory disease requires the regular need for intercostal drain (ICD) insertion. ICD misplacement is associated with significant complications. The aim of this study was to assess ICD insertion site accuracy and the factors affec...

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Main Authors: Tessa Korda, Tammy Baillie-Stanton, Lara Nicole Goldstein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-12-01
Series:African Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X22001057