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Regarding insertion of a chest drain:
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A. False. The ideal site for emergency thoracocentesis is below the second rib, mid clavicular line. This is to avoid damage to the subclavian vessels.
B. True.
C. False. The incision for a chest drain should be in an intercostal space immediately above the lower rib, to avoid the neurovascular bundle that runs in a groove under the rib.
D. False. The correct position is the 5th intercostal space, mid-axillary line.
E. True.
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