Are We Performing Thoracostomies Wrong?

In this week’s podcast Michael Prats and Jacob talk about an article (entitled “Sonogram of Safety: Ultrasound Outperforms the Fifth Intercostal Space Landmark for Tube Thoracostomy Site Selection) with the authors. Spoiler alert: Ultrasound probably saves us from complications of placing chest drains. If you want a summary of the article go to Ultrasoundgel.org where we discuss the article more in depth.  Watch the video below for more info!

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