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Thoracentesis (Pleural fluid analysis)
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- Normal pleural fluid
- No pathogens or malignant cells
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- After the patient is positioned in seated, upright position, the lower posterior chest is exposed and prepared, and local anesthesia is given.
- A needle is inserted into the pleural space, fluid is aspirated
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- To remove fluid from the pleural space for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons.
- To distinguish between exudates and transdates
- To identify Tuberculosis,fungal and various bacterial infection,
- To rule out malignancy
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