While doing thoracocentesis, it is advisable to introduce needle along
High-Yield Explanation
Thoracocentesis is removal of fluid from space between lung and chest wall.needle is inseed in left 4-5intercostal spaces.needle should be passed upward and posteriorly from xiphocostal angle to reach pericardial cavity. BD CHAURASIA&;S HUMAN ANATOMY VOLUME 1. 6TH EDITION. Page no 300