Insertion of a chest tube is the procedure of placing a flexible, hollow drainage tube into the chest to remove an abnormal collection of air or fluid from the pleural space so as to enable the lungs to expand completely. It is the commonest chest emergency encountered by general surgeons. Sometimes, in acute situations, even physicians may be required to perform the procedure as a 'life-saving' measure. Hence, we feel that doctors in all specialties should be able to insert a chest tube safely.
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