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Welcome to the Medela University

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We invite you to explore the Medela University where you will find online courses for healthcare professionals. Of course, all courses are free of charge.

Below you will find an overview of all the available courses. Simply click on any of the courses for additional information. You will be directed to our externally hosted Medela University website.

Chest drainage resources

ESTS Symposium recordings

ESTS Symposium recordings

Delivering High-Value Thoracic Surgery: Outcomes, Processes and Quality Improvement This three-part ESTS symposium series explores how thoracic surgery teams can improve patient outcomes through data-driven quality improvement. Discover how performance measurement, standardized chest drain management pathways, and effective implementation strategies can help reduce clinical variability and support value-based care.

AATS Symposium recordings

AATS Symposium recordings

Advances in Air Leak Management and Drainage Systems in Pulmonary, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery This three-part AATS symposium series examines the latest evidence and innovations in air leak management and chest drainage therapy. Learn how digital drainage systems, objective air leak monitoring, and data-driven clinical pathways can support better decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and enhance healthcare efficiency.

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Chest Drain Management

Welcome to the Chest Drain Management module, which examines what is a chest drain, where and why this is used along with different chest drainage systems. This course provides an excellent introduction to understanding and managing chest drainage.

Available in English, German, French, Italian and Dutch and Spanish.

This course is CPD certified.

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In Service Course Thopaz+

This video based course talks through step by step how to set up the Thopaz+ device, including tubing and canister connection. Ideally you should have the equipment in front of you to follow the steps or alternatively use the Thopaz⁺ Simulator App. This course is part of an educational package to enhance your knowledge and confidence using the Thopaz⁺ device.

Also available in German, French, Italian and Spanish

ERAS and Chest Tube Management

ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) programs have become one of the cornerstones in the perioperative management of surgical patients. This recorded webinar highlights its importance, with special focus on the management of chest drains and scientific evidence behind the recommendations.

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Cardiothoracic drainage utilising digital systems

There are many challenges associated with patients requiring chest drainage. This 3 lesson course gives an introduction to the use of a digital chest drainage and monitoring system. It explains the risks associated with traditional drains, the key factors in implementing change in practice and ways to justify changing to a digital chest drainage system. Presented by Ian Naldrett, Associate Director of Nursing at North Middlesex University Hospital - Responsible for Surgery Anesthetics and Critical Care (UK).

Thopaz+

Your worldwide no. 1 digital chest drainage system*

*Pioneering the digital chest drainage market since 2007. Market report and data show number 1 market share as of January 2024