Traumatic Thoracostomy Tube Management at a Community Hospital A Retrospective Review

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Christian Przeslawski, Beaumont Health
Peter Habib, Beaumont Health Resident
Kita Mack, Beaumont Health Resident
Vimal Love
Julie George, Beaumont Health
Amelia Pasley, Beaumont Health

Description

Thoracostomy tubes or chest tubes (CT) have been a mainstay in thoracic trauma treatment since the Vietnam war with their roots dating back to the 5th century [1]. Trauma is the number one cause of death in the world, with chest trauma being the second highest cause of trauma related death [2]. 18% of patients with a blunt thoracic injury require chest tube. Management varies widely and there is no general consensus on management [3].

Publication Date

5-4-2023

Disciplines

Surgery | Translational Medical Research

Recommended Citation

Przeslawski C, Habib P, Mack K, Love V, George J, Pasley A. Traumatic thoracostomy tube management at a community hospital a retrospective review. Presented at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills 2023 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2023 May 4; Farmington Hills, MI.

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2023 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 4, 2023.