Survey of major complications of intercostal chest drain insertion in the UK

Volume: 86, Issue: 1012, Pages: 68 - 72
Published: Feb 1, 2010
Abstract
Background Following reports from the National Patient Safety Agency of deaths and serious harm from intercostal chest drains (ICD) we conducted a national survey among chest physicians of their experience of harm associated with ICD. Methods A questionnaire was sent to 198 UK chest physicians at 148 acute hospital trusts, enquiring about current practice and any adverse incidents related to chest drains from 2003 to 2008. Results 101 of 148...
Paper Details
Title
Survey of major complications of intercostal chest drain insertion in the UK
Published Date
Feb 1, 2010
Volume
86
Issue
1012
Pages
68 - 72
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