British Thoracic Society national pleural procedures audit 2010. Issue 7 (7th April 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hooper, Clare; Maskell, Nick
• Is Part Of: Thorax. Volume 66:Issue 7(2011)
• Page Start: 636
• Page End: 637
• Publication Date: 2011-04-07
• Subjects: Empyema -- mesothelioma -- pleural disease -- COPD mechanisms -- asthma -- asthma mechanisms -- COPD exacerbations -- cough/mechanisms/pharmacology; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Thorax; Chest -- Diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2011-200077
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-6376

Abstract

Abstract : In this report, we detail the results of the 2010 BTS national pleural procedures audit, to which 58 hospitals covering a collective population of more than 20 million patients contributed data regarding local pleural procedure practice and training policies and the process and complications associated with a total of 824 chest drain insertions. The results highlight a promising increase in the use of real time ultrasound guidance for pleural procedures but also deficiencies in pre-procedure consent practice and a significant rate of avoidable minor complications such as drain fall-out and procedure related pain. Action points for improvement to local pleural procedure practice are suggested.