Sonographic Identification of Tube Thoracostomy Study (SITTS): Confirmation of Intrathoracic Placement
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Jenkins, Jamie A; Gharahbaghian, Laleh; Doniger, Stephanie J; Bradley, Scott; Crandall, Steve; Spain, David A; Williams, Sarah R
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Introduction: Thoracostomy tubes (TT) are commonly placed in the management of surgical, emergency, and trauma patients and chest radiographs (CXR) and computed tomography (CT) are performed to confirm placement. Ultrasound (US) has not previously been used as a means to confirm intrathoracic placement of chest tubes. This study involves a novel application of US to demonstrate chest tubes passing through the pleural line, thus confirming intrathoracic placement.
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Date of Publication
2012
Title
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
Volume Number
13/4
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Jenkins, Jamie A; Gharahbaghian, Laleh; Doniger, Stephanie J; Bradley, Scott; Crandall, Steve; Spain, David A; Williams, Sarah R