Thoracentesis is a collection method used to collect pleural fluid from the lungs. This pleural fluid can be sent to the laboratory to detect and diagnose infections of the lower repiratory tract. Patients with pneumonia and tuberculosis may need to have this procedure done. The entire thoracentesis procedure lasts 10 to 15 minutes. The doctor inserts a needle between the ribs and into the pleural space (located between the lungs and the chest wall) with the assistance of an ultrasound. Ouch!![]()
I love the picture. I am surprised to hear that the procedure only takes ten to fifteen minutes but like you said it does sound somewhat painful. I was interested to find out if patients were given something for the pain but found something else interesting. Patients sometimes have this procedure to reduce the pain they are feeling until they can have surgery.
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