Muscles Of Thoracic Wall

Question 1

Types of intercostal muscles?

Answer 1

External
Internal
Innermost

Question 2

Intercostal nerves and blood vessels run between which intercostal muscles?

Answer 2

Internal and innermost
Order:
VAN (superior to inferior)
Vein
Artery
Nerve

Question 3

What is hemothorax? What is tension hemothorax?

Answer 3

Hemothorax is a condition where blood accumulates in the pleural cavity, the space between the lungs and the chest wall. It can be caused by trauma, injury, or certain medical conditions.

Tension hemothorax
Tension hemothorax is a condition where blood accumulates in the chest cavity and causes increased pressure, leading to difficulty in breathing and potentially life-threatening complications. It requires immediate medical attention.

Question 4

What is thoracostomy? And needle thoracostomy?

Answer 4

Thoracostomy is a medical procedure where a tube is inserted into the chest cavity to drain fluid or air.
It is often done to treat conditions like hemothorax or pneumothorax.

Needle thoracostomy
In needle thoracostomy, a needle is inserted into the chest to relieve tension pneumothorax by removing air or blood to allow lungs to expand. It helps release trapped air and restore normal breathing.

Needle should be kept close to upper border of rib to avoid injurying blood vessels