RESPIRATORY
PLEURAL EFFUSION
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Question
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Where would a chest tube be placed to drain a pleural effusion?
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1-2 intercostal space at the midaxillary line
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3-4 intercostal space at the midaxillary line
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4-5 intercostal space at the midaxillary line
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5-6 intercostal space at the midaxillary line
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Placement: A thoracostomy tube is usually placed between the mid to anterior axillary line in the fourth or fifth intercostal space tracking above the rib so as not to injure the intercostal bundle (artery, vein, nerve). The fourth intercostal space is normally at nipple level on males or inframammary fold on females.
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