Thoracocentesis in cardiac surgery patients

• Pleural effusion following cardiac surgery is a common complication that sometimes requires invasive treatment. Conventional methods for evacuation include needle aspiration and chest tube insertion. We present an effective, easy and potentially time-saving method of thoracocentesis, using a single-lumen central venous catheter.

Ämnesord

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Kirurgi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Surgery (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

Cardiac surgery; Central venous catheter; Pleural effusion; Thoracocentesis

Kirurgi, särskilt thoraxkirurgi

Surgery esp. Thoracic and Cardivascular Surgery

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