How to insert a chest tube in case of pneumothorax in neonates
Tarek's Neonatology · 3 Dec 2025 · 8 min
Summary
Step-by-step guide to inserting a pigtail chest drain using the Seldinger technique for neonatal pneumothorax, covering preparation, positioning, analgesia, insertion, securing and connection to drainage. It also covers post-procedure confirmation with chest X-ray and ongoing monitoring.
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