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Thoracocentesis – needle

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Abstract

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Needle thoracocentesis is used for rapid stabilization of acute respiratory distress, or to obtain samples of pleural fluid for diagnostic evaluation.

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Image of Attach the needle to a 3-way tap
Attach the needle to a 3-way tap Attach the needle to a 3-way tap
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Insert the needle through the skin Insert the needle through the skin
Image of The tip should lie parallel to the thoracic wall
The tip should lie parallel to the thoracic wall The tip should lie parallel to the thoracic wall
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