Bts guidelines for the insertion of

Guidelines for the Insertion and Management of Chest …

use of ultrasound-guided insertion is strongly advised for pleural fluid (NPSA 2008, BTS 2010 Guideline) Following full clinical assessment, if there is any doubt, further imaging should be arranged. • Pneumothorax Consider if Chest drain is required. Follow the BTS 2010 Algorithm 1. persistent or recurrent pneumothorax after simple aspiration 2.

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