Visually guided tube thoracostomy insertion comparison to standard of care in a large animal model.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tube thoracostomy (TT) is a lifesaving procedure for a variety of thoracic pathologies. The most commonly utilized method for placement involves open dissection and blind insertion. Image guided placement is commonly utilized but is limited by an inability to see distal placement location. Unfortunately, TT is not without complications. We aim to demonstrate the feasibility of a disposable device to allow for visually directed TT placement compared to the standard of care in a large animal model.

Methods

Three swine were sequentially orotracheally intubated and anesthetized. TT was conducted utilizing a novel visualization device, tube thoracostomy visual trocar (TTVT) and standard of care (open technique). Position of the TT in the chest cavity were recorded us

SUBMITTER: Hernandez MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5427288 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature