This resource kit provides the opportunity to discuss the management of patients with blunt chest trauma.

This resource kit provides case-based scenario to discuss the investigation and management options for a patient with possible blunt cardiac injury following trauma.  

A selection of Queensland Trauma Education Videos on the insertion and management of intercostal catheters. Videos included:

This resource kit provides an opportunity to explore the assessment and management of patients who sustain chest trauma.

This resource kit provides the learner with the opportunity to explore ventilation strategies for
different trauma presentations.

This resource kit provides healthcare workers with knowledge of the technical skills required
for the set up and insertion of an intercostal catheter (ICC) and chest drain system
management for the management of haemothorax or pneumothorax following trauma.

This resource kit provides an overview of chest trauma imaging interpretation including indications, complications of intervention and challenges in interpretation.

The Agency for Clinical Innovation’s Pleural Drains in Adults – A Consensus Guideline: Insertion of Chest Drain

The Primary Clinical Care Manual (PCCM) is the principal clinical reference for health professionals working in rural, remote and isolated health care settings. The PCCM is reflective of the most recent evidence, which is adapted to the rural, remote and isolated context. The Chest Injuries section starts on page 140 of the 11th edition of the […]

The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital resource for the management of blunt chest injuries.