17th February 2025

A 70-year-old gentleman is admitted with shortness of breath, purulent cough and with signs of severe sepsis.

A 70-year-old gentleman is admitted with shortness of breath, purulent cough and with signs of severe sepsis. A chest X-ray shows a left-sided effusion and a subsequent pleural aspiration is performed. What borders mark the triangle of safety for performing the pleural aspirate in the decubitus position in this gentleman?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.