Template:Thoracentesis with coagulopathy

Thoracentesis if coagulopathic

  • Platelets <50K[1]
  • INR >2x normal[2]
  • Mechanical ventilation
  1. ↑ McVay P. et al. Lack of increased bleeding after paracentesis and thoracentesis in patients with mild coagulation abnormalities. Transfusion. 1991 Feb;31(2):164-71
  2. ↑ McVay P. et al. Lack of increased bleeding after paracentesis and thoracentesis in patients with mild coagulation abnormalities. Transfusion. 1991 Feb;31(2):164-71
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