Thoracentesis

Indications

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Contraindications

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Equipment Needed

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Procedure

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Complications

1. pneumothorax
2. cough (9%)
3. unilateral pulmonary edema
4. reexpansion hypotension
5. transient hypoxia from V-Q mismatch
6. hemothorax
7. infection (2%)
8. hemoperitoneum

See Also

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Source

Robert and Hedges, p.145 (130-147)