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Intercostal Drainage is a medical procedure where a hollow tube is inserted between the ribs, into the chest i.e. in pleura ( covering of lungs ) to drain the unwanted collection in the chest - air, pus, blood or fluid.
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Which intercostal space is the nipple located?
The nipple is located in the 4th intercostal space.
What is the definition of intercostals?
That is a good question. You have twelve intercostal nerves going between your ribs. They supply the intercostal muscles and carry back the sensations. You have the brachial plexus and lumbosacral plexuses. They are complicated as on today. But long back in evolution scale they were parallel. There complicated arrangement tells the the movement of muscle mass during evolution.
Where are the intercostal spaces located?
locate collar bone, right below is the first intercostal space then the second rib folows by second intercostal etc.
Which of the following is not a nerve plexus?
the thoraic or intercostal nerve
What are the spaces between the ribs called?
Intercostal spaces
What is recovery time for intercostal drainage?
This is highly variable, based on factors such as the degree of intercostal involvement and the severity of the problem.
What is the definition of external separate drainage system?
A drainage system that is additional to the normal one.
What is the muscle between your ribs called?
intercostal muscle
What is the definition of Drainage bas'n?
it means what does the fox say
What is the definition of drainage?
soemthing that holds up something that is trying to be drained
What is the definition of the breathing system?
The stems involved in breathing: the ribs, intercostal muscles, diaphragm as well as the lungs and the tubes which bring air into the body from the outside.
What is the vein returning blood from the intercostal area?
the intercostal verins drains into the brachiocephalic.
What is the muscle between the ribs that can enlarge the thoracic cavity?
Intercostal Muscles
What is the medical term meaning intercostal indrawing?
Retraction is the shorthand for intercostal indrawing. It's a sign of respiratory distress.Retraction is the term meaning intercostal indrawing.
InterCostal muscle pain?
The intercostal muscle area is located in the area surrounding the ribs. Intercostal muscle pain can be caused by overworking these muscles or by excessive coughing.
How many pairs of intercostal muscles are there?
There are 11 pairs of intercostal muscles on each side (22 total muscles). The intercostal muscles lie between the ribs.
Where would you place the stethoscope for the closure of the tricuspid valve?
In the forth intercostal space, right to the sternum, probably.
