Empyema

Images

Empyema

CT scan of thoracic empyema

From the collection of Najib Rahman, RTU, Oxford

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Empyema

Ultrasound image of heavily septated empyema

From the collection of Najib Rahman, RTU, Oxford

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Empyema

CT scan of thoracic empyema

From the collection of Najib Rahman, RTU, Oxford

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Empyema

MRI scan of septated empyema

From the collection of Najib Rahman, RTU, Oxford

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Videos

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  Pleural aspiration animated demonstration

  Video demonstrating how to perform a pleural aspiration

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  Insertion of intercostal drain, Seldinger technique: animated demonstration

  How to insert an intercostal (chest) drain using the Seldinger technique. Video demonstrates: how to identify a safe site for insertion; use of an introducer needle, guidewire, dilators, and intercostal drain; how to confirm drain position; and postprocedure care.

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  Insertion of intercostal drain, open technique: animated demonstration

  How to insert an intercostal (chest) drain using the open technique. Video demonstrates: tube selection, how to identify the site for drain insertion, how to make the correct incision, how to insert the intercostal drain, how to secure the drain, and postprocedure care.