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Thoracocentesis – needle
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 259 (2024); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781913859145.2.64
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Thoracocentesis – needle
- From: BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice
- Item: Procedures A to Z, pp 259 - 262
- DOI: 10.22233/9781913859145.2.64
- Copyright: © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: March 2024
Abstract
Needle thoracocentesis is used for rapid stabilization of acute respiratory distress, and/or to obtain samples of pleural fluid for diagnostic evaluation.
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Figure T.1:
Butterfly needle attached to a 3-way tap, syringe and extension tubing. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure T.1:
Butterfly needle attached to a 3-way tap, syringe and extension tubing.
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Figure T.2:
The needle should be inserted through the skin and intercostal muscles into the pleural space. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure T.2:
The needle should be inserted through the skin and intercostal muscles into the pleural space.
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Figure T.3:
Once in the pleural space, the tip of the needle should be directed to lie parallel to the thoracic wall. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure T.3:
Once in the pleural space, the tip of the needle should be directed to lie parallel to the thoracic wall.
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Figure T.4:
The 3-way tap should be turned on and the pleural air or fluid drained. © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure T.4:
The 3-way tap should be turned on and the pleural air or fluid drained.
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Procedure video: Thoracocentesis – needle
This video shows how to perform needle thoracocentesis. Please note that, for filming purposes, this procedure was performed on a cadaver. Appropriate aseptic techniques should be employed when performing this procedure.