What are the indications for thoracentesis?

Thoracentesis is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of large pleural effusions or for treatment of empyemas. It is also indicated for pleural effusions of any size that require diagnostic analysis.

What are the indication of pleural tapping?

Thoracentesis is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of large pleural effusions (see the images below) or for treatment of empyemas. It is also indicated for pleural effusions of any size that require diagnostic analysis.

What does pleural fluid indicate?

Pleural fluid analysis is a test that examines a sample of fluid that has collected in the pleural space. This is the space between the lining of the outside of the lungs (pleura) and the wall of the chest. When fluid collects in the pleural space, the condition is called pleural effusion.

Why do we collect pleural fluid?

Pleural fluid culture is a test that examines a sample of fluid that has collected in the pleural space to see if you have an infection or understand the cause of buildup of fluid in this space. The pleural space is the area between the lining of the outside of the lungs (pleura) and the wall of the chest.

When do you do Thoracocentesis?

Thoracentesis should be performed diagnostically whenever the excessive fluid is of unknown etiology. It can be performed therapeutically when the volume of fluid is causing significant clinical symptoms. Typically, diagnostic thoracentesis is a small volume (single 20cc to 30cc syringe).

How do you aspirate pleural fluid?

Insert the needle along the upper border of the rib while aspirating and advance it into the effusion. When fluid or blood is aspirated, insert the catheter over the needle into the pleural space and withdraw the needle, leaving the catheter in the pleural space.

What is the difference between Thoracocentesis and thoracentesis?

PLEURAL EFFUSIONS | Pleural Fluid Analysis, Thoracentesis, Biopsy, and Chest Tube.

Can TB cause pleural effusion?

Tuberculous pleural effusion is the second most common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (after lymphatic involvement) and is the most common cause of pleural effusion in areas where tuberculosis is endemic [1-5]. Tuberculous pleural effusion is synonymous with the term tuberculous pleurisy.