Intercostal Catheters Flashcards by Ebony Nugent | Brainscape

Q

Use of ICC

A

Draining pleural effusion, haemothorax, empyema or pneumothorax

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Where is ICC inserted

A

apex at 4th-5th intercostal space for air
apex at 5th-6th interocstal space for fluid

On affected side

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Q

How is a tension pneumothorax treated

A

14G PIVC 2nd ICC @ MCL

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