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Chest tubes are not without serious complications, especially in the obese patient. Kenji gives a series of tips to make the procedure as simple as possible.
Ben S., Dr - September 8, 2016 3:35 AM
Kenji,
I have been using a sterile bougie on morbidly obese patients to help pass the tube. Once my finger in in thoracic cavity pass it along finger and it seems to help pass the tube easily.
Do you see any downside to this? Or have any comments on that technique?
Thanks