Chest Tubes

Question 1

Chest tube location/position

Answer 1

• Between the 6th and 8th intercostal space axillary
• Between the 5th and 6th intercostal space just posterior to the axillary line
• Between the 4th and 5th intercostal space in the midclavicular line

Question 2

Needle decompression

Answer 2

Indication: Tension Pneumothorax

Position: 2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line or 5th and 6th intercostal space midaxillary line