Minimally invasive pleural drain insertion
Course Details
Firenze, Italy
2025-Nov-05 - 2025-Nov-05
Course Instructor
Dr Fabrizio Mezzasalma - Pulmonology (Pulmonary Medicine)
Course Overview
Experienced clinicians will teach the theoretical and practical skills necessary for the safe insertion of Seldinger-type pleural drains, with presentations, hands-on training using simulated models, and case discussions.
Course Objectives
- Review pertinent anatomy
- Discuss potential complications and preventive measures during Seldinger drain placement
- Learn Seldinger pleural drain insertion
- Practice insertion technique with featured devices, on manikins
- Understand the application of ultrasound guidance relative to drain insertion
Recommended Attendees
- All-level doctors and trainees working in intensive care medicine, anaesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional pulmonology, and thoracic surgery
Featured Devices
- Fuhrman Pleural Drainage Set
- Wayne Pneumothorax Catheter Set
- Thal Quick Chest Tube Set
Event modality
- Didactic/presentation
- Hands-on training
Attendee clinical role
- Fellow/Resident/Trainee
- Medical/Physician Assistant
- Physician/Doctor/Surgeon
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