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Template:Thoracentesis with coagulopathy
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Thoracentesis if coagulopathic
Platelets <50K
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INR >2x normal
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Mechanical ventilation
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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