Thoracentesis
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Indications
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Contraindications
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Equipment Needed
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Procedure
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Complications
- pneumothorax
- cough (9%)
- unilateral pulmonary edema
- reexpansion hypotension
- transient hypoxia from V-Q mismatch
- hemothorax
- infection (2%)
- hemoperitoneum
See Also
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Source
Robert and Hedges, p.145 (130-147)