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Research Article: Audit of Documentation of Chest Drain Insertion Procedures Before and After Introduction of a Chest Drain Pro forma

Date Published: 2023-04-21

Introduction:
Chest drains are an important but invasive intervention, which can lead to potentially serious complications. Hence, chest drain insertion and its aftercare require appropriate training and experience to improve overall safety and efficacy of the procedure. A UK-wide audit highlighted non-negligible rates of complications from chest drains, and made several recommendations to improve safety. These recommendations include important pre-procedural safety checks, avoidance of chest drain insertion out-of-hours, and…

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