title: A simple technique for securing tubes and drains.
abstract: A simple technique for securing tubes and drains based on a basic knot is presented. When properly done, it will reliably anchor all types of tubing with any type of suture.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Wigle
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000379:methods*