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Question 14 of 50

When inserting an intercostal drain, the instrument is passed just above the upper border of the lower rib of the chosen space. The reason is:

A. To avoid the neurovascular bundle in the costal groove of the rib above ✓
B. To avoid the intercostal nerve only
C. To avoid the internal thoracic artery
D. To enter the pleura more easily
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The intercostal neurovascular bundle (vein, artery, nerve from superior to inferior) runs in the costal groove on the inferior aspect of each rib. Passing the drain just above the lower rib of the space avoids the main bundle...

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