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What is thoracentesis and how is it performed?

Performed thoracentesis
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What is thoracentesis and how is it performed?

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Thoracentesis is the removal of pleural fluid from the pleural cavity with a needle and syringe. The person is positioned sitting upright with arms raised and supported. A local anesthetic is applied and then the doctor inserts the needle into the pleural cavity and the sample is removed.

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