Thoracocentesis With a Butterfly or over-the-needle Catheter
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sOme of the Things You will Learn
Thoracocentesis is usually performed at the 7th or 8th intercostal space.
Prepare and position patient and physician appropriately
Procedure can be performed using either a butterfly catheter or an over-the-needle catheter
Side of thoracocentesis depends on physical exam and diagnostic imaging
Level of needle insertion depends on if air or fluid is present in pleural cavity
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