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Where is the safest area for chest tube insertion?
Where is the safest area for chest tube insertion?
- 5th or 6th ICS between Mid and Posterior Axillary Line
- 8th ICS
- 2nd ICS
- 4th or 5th ICS between Anterior and Mid axillary Line (correct)
Which structure can be damaged during chest tube insertion in the 2nd or 8th ICS?
Which structure can be damaged during chest tube insertion in the 2nd or 8th ICS?
- Subclavian vessel
- All of the above (correct)
- Spleen
- Liver
In which direction should the chest tube be directed for the management of pneumothorax?
In which direction should the chest tube be directed for the management of pneumothorax?
- Downwards and posteriorly
- Towards the base of hemithorax
- Towards the apex of hemithorax
- Upwards and anteriorly (correct)
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"Test your knowledge on safe chest tube insertion in thoracic surgery with this quiz! Learn about the proper intercostal space placement and how to avoid damaging nearby structures. Keywords: thoracic surgery, chest tube insertion, intercostal space, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, subclavian vessel."
