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Thoracostomy tube placement – (a) trocar tube
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 230 (2014); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781905319831.2.71
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Thoracostomy tube placement – (a) trocar tube

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Abstract

A trocar tube may be used for thoracostomy tube placement to remove air or fluid from the pleural space, for medical management of pyothorax, or for stabilization prior to surgical treatment of pleural space disease.

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Chest tube with trocar, Luer connector and 3-way tap.
Chest tube with trocar, Luer connector and 3-way tap. © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Image of Chest tube with trocar, Luer connector and 3-way tap.
Chest tube with trocar, Luer connector and 3-way tap. Chest tube with trocar, Luer connector and 3-way tap.
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Insert the thoracostomy tube
Insert the thoracostomy tube © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Insert the thoracostomy tube Insert the thoracostomy tube
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Alternative technique
Alternative technique © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Alternative technique Alternative technique
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Hold the tube and trocar perpendicular to the 8th intercostal space
Hold the tube and trocar perpendicular to the 8th intercostal space © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Hold the tube and trocar perpendicular to the 8th intercostal space Hold the tube and trocar perpendicular to the 8th intercostal space
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Angle the tube so that the tip points cranially and ventrally
Angle the tube so that the tip points cranially and ventrally © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Angle the tube so that the tip points cranially and ventrally Angle the tube so that the tip points cranially and ventrally
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Remove the trocar and occlude the tube with forceps
Remove the trocar and occlude the tube with forceps © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Remove the trocar and occlude the tube with forceps Remove the trocar and occlude the tube with forceps
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