Chest Drain Insertion Guideline
Here is the chest drain insertion guideline put together by Leanne Hartnett and Tor Ercleve in 2009 Date implemented – 05/2009 Review date – due for review Author – Leanne Hartnett and Tor Ercleve
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Policy for the insertion of a chest drain by a trainee in ED
This policy indicates the appropriate level of consultant supervision necessary for the insertion of a chest drain within SCGH ED, based on the individuals experience (as outlined below) Departmental Policy The insertion of a pleural drain is a key area…