Test 4

Question 1

Which IC space is used for thoracocentesis?

Answer 1

7th.

Question 2

Which complications can occur during thoracocentesis?

Answer 2

PTX ( Pneumothorax), Haemothorax, Pleuritis, Laceration of lung, Laceration of myocardium.

Question 3

Most important differences between abdominocentesis + thoracocentesis?

Answer 3

• Abdominocentesis is an open system + thoracocentesis is a close system.
• In abdominocentesis sedation is never used, in thoracocentesis sedation can be sometimes used.
• Standing position or R lat recumbency in abdominocentesis + standing position or sternal recumbency in thoracocentesis.
• In abdominocentesis it is “ blind” ( R from middle line)/ US- guided, and in thoracocentesis it is “ blind” ( from R, 7th IC place)/ US- guided.

Question 4

Which complications can occur during abdominocentesis?

Answer 4

Laceration of organs ( spleen, uterus), Peritonitis, effusion under skin.

Question 5

Which IC space is used for pericardiocentesis?

Answer 5

5- 6th.

Question 6

Which complications can occur during pericardiocentesis?

Answer 6

Fatal bleeding ( fatal puncture of coronary V), Pericarditiis, LAceration of myocardium.

Question 7

Most important differences between fine needle aspiration + core-biopsy?

Answer 7

• Fine needle aspiration is simple, cost- effective + acquires fast result, core-biopsy needs special equipment + results are acquired later on.
• Fine needles aspiration requires ø anesthesia while core- biopsy requires general anesthesia.
• Fine needle aspiration has a lower diagnostic value ( examines only single cells) while core- biopsy has a higher diagnostic efficacy ( examines tissue).