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Ep. 453 Thoracentesis Best Practices with Dr. Paul Lewis
BackTable Vascular & Interventional
Prevention and Treatment of Pneumothorax Using Ultrasound Guidance
Using ultrasound guidance for procedures has drastically reduced the incidence of pneumothorax from 30% to less than 1%. Although rare, when pneumothorax occurs, it is usually an exvacuplural fusion. Despite limited treatment options in such cases, the patient still experiences relief. The benefits of thoracentesis include increasing air fluid exchange and restoring the length tension relationship of the sarcomere, allowing the diaphragm to contract effectively for improved air intake.
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