Thoracentesis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34998
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Respirology Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0542
- Available Online
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A thoracentesis is a procedure where a needle is carefully inserted (put in) to take out fluid or air from the pleural space. This procedure is also called a pleural tap. The pamphlet describes why it is done, how to get ready, where it is done, what happens before and during the thoracentesis, after care, and when to seek medical help.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Respirology Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pleural Effusion - surgery
- Thoracostomy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pleural effusions
- Chest--Surgery
- Abstract
- A thoracentesis is a procedure where a needle is carefully inserted (put in) to take out fluid or air from the pleural space. This procedure is also called a pleural tap. The pamphlet describes why it is done, how to get ready, where it is done, what happens before and during the thoracentesis, after care, and when to seek medical help.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Respirology Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 0542
