Chasen Croft

Dr. Chasen Croft, an associate professor of surgery and trauma medical director at the University of Florida, shares his expertise on managing hemothorax. He discusses diagnostic techniques like ultrasound and CT scans and the evolving use of smaller bore chest tubes. The conversation dives into management strategies, weighing operative intervention against observation, and highlights advancements in thoracic irrigation. Croft also explores the efficacy of innovative drainage methods and the future of less invasive approaches in trauma care.