Needle for thoracocentesis is inserted most commonly at -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., 5th intercostal space in the midaxillary line o Lung extends upto 8th intercostal space at midaxillary line.o Pleura extends upto 10th intercostal space in mid-axillary line. Thus thoracocentesis is done at 8th, 9th or 10th intercostal space in midaxillary line to avoid damage to lung.o Chest tube drainage - 4th or 5th intercostal space just anterior to midaxillary lineo Thoracocentesis - 8th, 9,h or 10th intercostal space in midaxillary line.
5th intercostal space in the midaxillary line
3rd intercostal space in the midaxillary line
4th intercostal space in the anterior axillary line
9th intercostal space in the midclavicular line
Thorax