ICD Trocars are back in use

[Dr Ross Hofmeyr]

Hi all

Throughout my trauma training as a student (under the now renowned Tim Hardcastle) we had certain truisms (many of which I have come to realize were originally Mattoxisms/Brohistic saws/ERF instances).  One standing offer was the use of an intercostal drain trocar on any student or doctor foolhardy enough to use one in the course of treating a patient - the blunt dissection method being preferred, of course.  I became proficient at this method, and it has served me well.  However, in our resource limited and overloaded system, I can to thinking that this humble device may indeed have merit.  Thus, I present to you, the homemade, humble but holistic Hofmeyr Hanger (see attached pictures, terms and conditions apply, patent pending in all states with a sense of honour).



Yours in African medicine,
Ross.

Khayelitsha Community Health Center
Cape Town, South African 


PS- The process of production is simple.  Leatherman sold separately.

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Dr Ross Hofmeyr
MBChB (Stell) ATLS ACLS
wildmedic at gmail.com
ross at wildmedix.com
www.wildmedix.com
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