Where Should a Chest Tube Be Inserted to Drain a Pneumothorax

question 18

Multiple Choice

Where should a chest tube be inserted to drain a pneumothorax?

• A) 4th intercostal space with midaxillary line
• B) 2nd intercostal space with anterior axillary line
• C) 6th intercostal space with anterior axillary line
• D) 2nd intercostal space with midaxillary line

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