Thoracentesis Procedure ❤️👉

Описание: Thoracentesis Procedure ❤️ ⏩

Thoracentesis is a medical procedure to remove fluid or air from the pleural space (the space between the lungs and chest wall) for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It's also known as a pleural tap or needle thoracostomy. 

Purpose:

Diagnosis: To determine the cause of fluid buildup (pleural effusion) in the pleural space.

Treatment: To relieve symptoms like shortness of breath caused by excess fluid. 

Procedure:

A needle is inserted through the skin and chest wall into the pleural space. 

Ultrasound, CT, or X-ray guidance may be used to locate the fluid. 

A small sample of fluid is removed for analysis, or larger amounts may be removed for symptomatic relief. 

Conditions that may cause pleural effusion and lead to thoracentesis: 

pneumonia, congestive heart failure, cancer, tuberculosis, and infections. 

Risks:

Collapsed lung (pneumothorax), Bleeding, and Infection. 

Post-procedure care:

Monitoring for signs of infection or complications.

May include cough or shortness of breath as the lung re-expands.