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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.

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 (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.

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).