title: Insertion of a chest drain: how to do it.
abstract: Drainage of the pleural space with a chest drain is a commonly required procedure, but complications are common, and management of the drain is often unsatisfactory. This article aims to give guidance on avoiding complications by safe technique and resolving any subsequent problems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, St George's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Tomlinson
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Treasure
mesh_terms: D015505:Chest Tubes; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D013907:Thoracostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*