- Skill Level
intermediate - Lectures
1 Video - Enrolled
60 students - Sample Certificate

What you'll learn
Intercoastal insertion is one of the commonest procedures in emergency departments performed by emergency care physicians, interns, resident doctors, etc. Although insertion of the intercoastal drain is a common practice in the medical field, inappropriate insertion may lead to complications. It is generally performed in emergency conditions and may cause morbidity and occasional morbidity when not inserted correctly. Intercoastal drain insertion is a common chest tube procedure that assists in draining air, blood, and fluid from the pleural space. read more »»
Key concepts covered include:
An overview of
- Pre-procedure considerations
- How to infiltrate local anesthetic into the skin and subcutaneous tissues
- How to practice a skin incision
- How to secure the drain with a simple suture
- To visualize the key anatomical structures used during insertion of an intercostal drain procedure, including external landmarks of the muscles, ribs, and pleural space – with our 3D anatomy model
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