Large-Bore Chest Drain Equipment List

Figure 18 large bore chest drain equipment tray[D]The contents of a large bore chest drain are laid out on a sterilised tray.

Figure 18. Large bore chest drain equipment tray

Sterile chest drain tray containing forceps, clips, drapes and scissors

Scalpel

  1. silk suture

Antiseptic skin preparation such as chlorhexidine

32 F chest drain with introducer

Underwater seal drainage system (chest drain bottle, tubing and sterile water)

Green and orange needles for local anaesthetic administration

10ml syringe

10ml 1% lignocaine

Sterile and non-sterile gloves

Apron

Mask

Gown

Swabs

Dressing such as Mepore

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