central lines / chest tubes

["Rob Spivey" <rspivey@cfl.rr.com>]

A request from the group regarding the use of central lines and/or chest
tubes.

Central Lines:
1.What type of  line do you use, i.e.: 14ga 3" angio or a traditional
cordis? etc..
2.Where is your placement? i.e.: supraclavicular or femoral ?etc..
3.A brief on your protocol, training and updates schedule
4.How is your use of the procedure received upon transfer of care.
5.Experiences good or bad
Chest Tubes:
1.Finger thoracostomy vs. actual tube
2.How often do you use, and what your protocol dictates for use.
3.Experiences good or bad.
4.How is the procedure received upon transfer of care.
5. Training and update schedule.
6. what device are you using for pleural decompression.
Thankyou
RS


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