Subcutaneous emphysema (SE) was less common with the use of small-bore (SB) chest tubes compared with large-bore (LB) tubes in adults with nontraumatic pneumothoraces, based on new data from ...

OMAHA, Neb., July 26, 2022 (Newswire.com) - Centese, Inc. announces the first peer-reviewed clinical study on its Thoraguard® digital drainage system for cardiac surgery at Stanford University Medical ...

The insertion of a chest tube is a common procedure in trauma care, and the Advanced Trauma Life Support program teaches the insertion of chest tubes as an essential and life-saving skill. The purpose ...

Tube thoracostomy remains a cornerstone of emergency management for traumatic thoracic injuries, facilitating evacuation of air, blood or mixed collections from the pleural space. Traditionally ...