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Thoracocentesis – needle
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 226 (2014); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781905319831.2.70
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Thoracocentesis – needle
- From: BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice
- Item: Procedures A to Z, pp 226 - 229
- DOI: 10.22233/9781905319831.2.70
- Copyright: © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2014
Abstract
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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Attach the needle to a 3-way tap
Attach the needle to a 3-way tap © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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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 © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Insert the needle through the skin
Insert the needle through the skin
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The tip should lie parallel to the thoracic wall
The tip should lie parallel to the thoracic wall © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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The tip should lie parallel to the thoracic wall
The tip should lie parallel to the thoracic wall
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Turn on the 3-way tap
Turn on the 3-way tap © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Turn on the 3-way tap
Turn on the 3-way tap