Neonatal Expert Observations | Procedures: Pigtail Catheter Placement # #nicu #airleak #pneumothorax
McGlinn Institute Neonatal, LLC · 16 Sept 2026 · 1 min
Summary
This short procedural video from the McGlinn Institute covers pigtail catheter placement for neonatal pneumothorax, including indications, equipment, landmarks, positioning and depth control in preterm infants. It also distinguishes needle thoracentesis from ongoing drainage and outlines post-insertion monitoring of the infant and drainage system.
Third-party teaching is shown for education. Check it against your unit's guidance.