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What is The positioning of the needle is TRUE regarding thoracocentesis in which of the following statements? and explain in detail?
The needle should be kept close to the upper border of the rib to avoid injuring the intercostal vessels and nerve in the subcostal groove. Ref: Snell's Clinical Anatomy, 7th Edition, Page 61