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Thoracocentesis – needle
British Small Animal Veterinary Association , 226 (2014); https://doi.org/10.22233/9781905319831.2.70
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Thoracocentesis – needle
- From: BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice
- Item: Procedures A to Z, pp 226 - 229
- DOI: 10.22233/9781905319831.2.70
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- Publication Date: January 2014
Abstract
Please note. The new 3rd edition of the BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice is now available here.
Needle thoracocentesis is used for rapid stabilization of acute respiratory distress, or to obtain samples of pleural fluid for diagnostic evaluation.
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Attach the needle to a 3-way tap
Attach the needle to a 3-way tap © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Attach the needle to a 3-way tap
Attach the needle to a 3-way tap
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Insert the needle through the skin
Insert the needle through the skin © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Insert the needle through the skin
Insert the needle through the skin
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The tip should lie parallel to the thoracic wall
The tip should lie parallel to the thoracic wall © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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The tip should lie parallel to the thoracic wall
The tip should lie parallel to the thoracic wall
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Turn on the 3-way tap
Turn on the 3-way tap © 2014 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Turn on the 3-way tap
Turn on the 3-way tap