Conclusion
This study found that some anthropometric features can explain 69.7% of the variance of pleura depth, as assessed with ultrasound, in healthy subjects. BMI, gender, and thorax circumference were the most relevant features for pleura depth, and BMI, gender, weight, and respiratory moment the most relevant for rhomboid lower limit depth. Our findings could assist clinicians for selecting an appropriate needle length during insertion of rhomboid major and decreasing the risk of pneumothorax.
Funding: We received no funding for this research
Conflicts of Interest: None