Chest drain insertion course

RCEM accredited for 7 CPD points

Event Summary

This event covers safety issues, pre-procedural assessments, role of radiology in insertion of chest drains safely and how to deal with complications. Video demonstrations will be given before hands on experience workshops on state of the art mannequins in small groups.

The learning objectives are:

• To increase awareness of mortality and morbidity secondary to chest drain insertion
• To increase the awareness of use of appropriate imaging and limitation of conventional radiology.
• To provide hands on experience on both medical and surgical chest drain insertion on state of the art mannequins.
• To discuss safety issues, learning requirements and number of procedure to be competent.