Anatomy Yr-1

thorax
abdpelvis headneck
m2 spinelimbs
introduction
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case2 case4
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chest tube
abnormal air
telemetry
gown snaps
m5
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A chest tube is a large diameter plastic tube that is placed into the pleural space through the skin to drain fluid or air (pneumothorax) or both.

Where do you think the abnormal air is located in this patient? How do you think it got there?

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