Pre-packaged kits are typically available for the procedure. You should be familiar with the type used at your particular institution.

1. Antiseptic solution
2. Sterile gauze
3. Sterile drape
4. Sterile gloves
5. Syringe and 22 and 25-gauge needles for local anesthetic injection
6. Local anesthetic
7. 18-gauge over-the-needle catheter
8. Large syringe (35 to 60mL) for aspiration of pleural fluid
9. 3-way stopcock
10. High pressure drainage tubing
11. Sterile occlusive dressing
12. Specimen tubes
13. 1 or 2 large evacuated containers