UCLH critical care chest drain skills course 22nd May 25 image

UCLH critical care chest drain skills course 22nd May 25

Afternoon teaching on the theoretical and practical features of emergency chest drain insertion.

Thu 22 May 2025


Afternoon of teaching to cover chest drain insertion for those expected to do it as a medical emergency.  

It will take place in the Bay 5 education suite in critical care with practical sessions using multiple simulators.   

1 hour introductory lecture followed by round robins covering basics of lung ultrasound, ultrasound guided seldinger insertion, surgical chest drain insertion and suturing practice. 

Aimed for those new to chest drains and those who want a refresher.  Ideal for critical care professionals, but open to our anaesthesia and medical colleagues.  Priority in spaces given to those who are registrars or ACCS trainees in UCLH critical care at present but please email me if you are keen to come and our other group is not full. 


  • Tutor:   Hannah Burns
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  • Email:   hburns2@nhs.net
  • Please contact the course admins for any course related queries

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