Chest Tube Placement for Possible Hemothorax13660 viewsAshley Suah, MD, Abigail Clarkson-During, MD, Jennifer Cone, MDGeneral SurgeryTrauma and Acute Care SurgeryThoracic SurgeryMain TextProcedure OutlineTranscriptProcedure OutlineTable of Contents1. Introduction and Surgical Approach2. Incision3. Access to Pleural Space4. Chest Tube Insertion5. Secure Chest Tube6. Dressing7. Chest X-Ray to Confirm Placement1. Introduction and Surgical ApproachDrapingMarkingLocal Anesthetic2. Incision3. Access to Pleural Space4. Chest Tube Insertion5. Secure Chest Tube6. Dressing7. Chest X-Ray to Confirm Placement