Pleural space: Midcavicular line: 6-8th ribs Midaxillary line: 8-10th ribs Paravertebral line: 10-12nd ribs
So physician must insert a needle in 8-10th ribs in midaxillary line; but insertion below the 9th rib still has a risk to damage abdominal organs such as liver. Upper border of 9th rib is fine.
Uw question ID: 844
Inserting the needle into the 9th intercostal space, midaxillary line during expiration will avoid the inferior border of the lung.
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submitted by burak(21), 2019-08-07T20:43:05Z
Pleural space: Midcavicular line: 6-8th ribs Midaxillary line: 8-10th ribs Paravertebral line: 10-12nd ribs
So physician must insert a needle in 8-10th ribs in midaxillary line; but insertion below the 9th rib still has a risk to damage abdominal organs such as liver. Upper border of 9th rib is fine.
Uw question ID: 844