Review Note
Last Update: 10/08/2024 07:03 PM
Current Deck: Upper Limbs::Pleural Cavity & Lungs
Published
Fields:
Front
thoracentesis
Back
- aka thoracocentesis, pleural tap, needle thoracostomy, needle decompression
- procedure that is performed to remove fluid from the pleural space for either diagnostic or therapeutic purposes and involves aspiration of a limited amount of fluid
- done depending on which position one is in:
- erect - at 8th ICS midscapular line
- supine 1 or ICS spaces below the highest level of effusion on midaxillary line
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