Thoracentesis is a critical procedure that every emergency physician must be able to perform comfortably. By introducing ultrasound technology to the procedure, we have the potential to redefine the standard of care for emergency department thoracentesis by effectively decreasing complication rates of this...
A definition of the term "thoracentesis," is presented. It refers to the process of inserting a needle through the chest wall and into the pleural space to remove fluid for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. It also discusses patient care procedure, including before examination, radiological studie...
Hypoxemia was observed at 20 minutes and two hours postprocedure in 15 patients who had a thoracentesis. The hypoxemia resolved after 24 hours. No effect on pH, PaCO2, or was observed. The degree of hypoxemia was correlated directly with... RD Brandstetter,RP Cohen - 《Journal of the Americ...
Thoracentesis is defined as drainage of fluid from the pleural cavity. It can be safely performed at a patient’s bedside, office or procedure unit, or radiology suite. The most common indication is for drainage of a new pleural effusion of uncertain etiology. The major contraindication of the ...
(2012): Ultrasound for the detection of pleural effusions andguidance of the thoracentesis procedure. ISRN; Emergency Medicine; Article ID 676524. Doi: 10.5402/2012/676524.Sikora K, Perera P, Mailhot T, Mandavia D. Ultrasound for the detection of pleural effusions and guidance of the ...
ISRN Emergency MedicineIsrn Emergency MedicineKamila Sikora, Phillips, Pierre et.al (Aug. 2012) - ultrasound for the detection of pleural effusion and guidance of the thoracentesis procedure - review article.K. Sikora, P. Perera, T. Mailhot, et al., Ultrasound for the detection of pleural ...
Conclusion Ultrasound-assisted thoracentesis by emergency physicians is safe and effective. Ultrasound localizes the percutaneous insertion site and provides real-time guidance of the procedure without complications in the emergency department and improves patient outcomes....
The evaluation of coagulation parameters and the correction/suspension of antiplatelet and anticoagulant drugs depends on the setting in which the procedure is performed (emergency vs. routine), thus evaluating the risk/benefit ratio of the procedure [11]. Coagulopathy and the use of anticoagulant ...