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Thoracentesis
Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid or air from around the lungs. A needle is put through the chest wall into the pleural space. The pleural space is the thin gap between the pleura. The pleura are a double layer of membranes that surrounds the lungs.
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This video explains thoracentesis, a procedure to remove fluid or air from around the lungs. It describes a needle being put through the chest wall into the pleural space, the thin gap between the pleura, the double layer of membranes surrounding the lungs.
Key points
- Thoracentesis removes fluid or air from around the lungs
- A needle is put through the chest wall into the pleural space
- The pleural space is the thin gap between the pleura
- The pleura are a double layer of membranes that surround the lungs
Video Overview
This video presents “Thoracentesis” — Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid or air from around the lungs. A needle is put through the chest wall into the pleural space. The pleural space is the thin gap between the pleura. The pleura are a double layer of membranes that. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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