Tube thoracostomy during the COVID-19 pandemic: guidance and recommendations from the AAST Acute Care Surgery and Critical Care Committees
Fredric M. Pieracci, Clay Cothren Burlew, David A. Spain, David H. Livingston, Eileen M. Bulger, Kimberly A. Davis, Christopher P. Michetti
Abstract
This document provides guidance for trauma and acute care surgeons surrounding the placement, management and removal of chest tubes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Topics & Concepts
ThoracostomyCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicMedicineAcute careChest tubeIntensive care medicine2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedical emergencySurgeryHealth carePolitical scienceDiseaseVirologyInternal medicineInfectious disease (medical specialty)PneumothoraxLawOutbreakCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsPleural and Pulmonary DiseasesInfection Control and Ventilation