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Table 3 Main complications occurred

From: Phantom model and scoring system to assess ability in ultrasound-guided chest drain positioning

Group

Novice, n (%)

Expert, n (%)

Total, n (%)

Number of tests

40

22

62

Complications

 PNX (at 2 cm only)

2 (5)

1 (4.5)

3 (4.8)

 Rib trauma

0 (0)

1 (4.5)

1 (1.6)

 Dilator trauma

6 (15)

3 (13.6)

9 (14.5)