Thoracentesis in the emergency department.
Presented is a review of thoracentesis, a procedure with which the emergency physician should be familiar. The pathophysiology of pleural effusions is described and is followed by a review of the clinical presentation and diagnosis. Special attention is given to technique and interpretation of results.
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D001772:Blood Cell Count; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D004322:Drainage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005122:Exudates and Transudates / Q000032:analysis; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000209:etiology; D010314:Partial Thromboplastin Time; D010994:Pleura / Q000473:pathology; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011517:Prothrombin Time; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000601:surgery
D001786:Blood Glucose