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Ep. 453 Thoracentesis Best Practices with Dr. Paul Lewis

BackTable Vascular & Interventional

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Fluid Removal Protocol and Material Choices

The practice protocol involves starting with removing 1.5 liters for the first patient, but the actual amount can vary based on operator discretion and patient size. For complex effusions, real-time ultrasound guidance is used for efficient extraction. X-rays are taken post-stop, and there are variations in material choices for wound care, ranging from petroleum gauze to a simple bandaid.

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