Thoracocentesis in cardiac surgery patients.

作者信息

Wickbom Anders, Cha Soon Ok, Ahlsson Anders

机构信息

Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Örebro University Hospital, Örebro, Sweden.

Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Örebro University Hospital, Örebro, Sweden Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden

出版信息

Multimed Man Cardiothorac Surg. 2015 Apr 21;2015. doi: 10.1093/mmcts/mmv002. Print 2015.

DOI:10.1093/mmcts/mmv002

PMID:25901010

Abstract

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.

摘要