Blunt Dissection Chest Drain (28Fg) Insertion Pack

Here is a breakdown of the contents of the new ICC packs that are currently being stocked in the ED. These packs contain all the necessary equipment needed for the insertion of a large bore (28Fg) ICC in the one pack (apart from: the drainage bottle and tubing, gloves, local, antiseptic and appropriate ICC skin dressing):

• FYI – Here is the “SCGH policy for the insertion of a chest drain by a trainee in ED”

Some more details picks (courtesy of Dr Rippey):

Note: insertion of the introducer! Close-up image below:

Additional Equipment (not included in the pack, to complete the job):

14G cannula (45mm, non-safety) – if needle thoracostomy required (prior to finger thoracostomy equipment being available)