This video demonstrates etrograde percutaneous tracheostomy, a technique to improve the procedural outcome and minimize complications.
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January 15, 2021
Ceylan et al. present a retrospective study regarding the prevention of viral transmission via chest tube in COVID-19 patients. Out of 542 hospitalized COVID-19 patients, 13 (3.8%) required chest tube insertion. In these patients, a two-bottle technique combined with a HEPA filter was used to prevent viral transmission.
January 13, 2021
This Beat episode, hosted by Joel Dunning, MD, covers part one of a two-part discussion on vaccines. Dr Dunning reviews three papers on the three COVID-19 vaccines currently available.
January 11, 2021
This video presents the diagnosis and treatment of slipped rib syndrome, a syndrome that is often missed, and the Hansen's repair is a novel and very simple way to address this problem.
December 28, 2020
As the year comes to a close, the CTSNet staff present the five most shared articles published in 2020.
December 28, 2020
As the year comes to a close, the CTSNet staff present the five most popular live events, including webinars, courses, and symposiums, published in 2020.
December 28, 2020
CTSNet published over 60 podcast episodes in 2020. As the year comes to a close, the CTSNet staff present the five most popular podcast episodes published in 2020.
December 23, 2020
As the year comes to a close, the CTSNet staff present the five most popular pieces of thoracic content published in 2020.
December 16, 2020
Leanne Harling and Jessica Luc moderate a discussion on the global experience of how to make the most of one's training and successfully transition to practice.
December 15, 2020
In this CTSNet roundtable, Dawn Hui of UT Health San Antonio, Texas, moderates a discussion on advocacy within the cardiothoracic surgery specialty.