Chest Tube Management Simulation Course

Objectives:

• Understand the physiologic responses a patient may have leading to the need for pleural chest tube placement

• Understand the difference between a pleural, mediastinal and pericardial tube placement

• Define pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax, pleural effusion, haemothorax

• Describe the purpose of a pleural chest tube placement

• Understand the purpose and function of each of the following within the chest drainage system: the suction control dial and window, the one-way valve chamber with air leak meter, the fluid collection chamber, the negative pressure indicator

• Understand how to maintain a chest drainage system safely

• State potential risks for caring for a patient with a chest tube

• Apply the principles of safe care through proper monitoring and care of the patient with a chest tube

• How to insert a chest tube with hands-on practice.

Target Audience:

The Chest Tube Management Simulation Course has been designed for health care professionals with little or no Knowledge of chest tube insertion & management, and who require an update of their knowledge. Healthcare professionals for this course include:

• Physicians

• Residents

• Interns

• Medical Students

• Nurses

• Paramedics