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Review
. 1985;2(6):433-42.
doi: 10.1016/0736-4679(85)90253-7.

Thoracentesis in the emergency department

R E O'Connor, J S Feldstein, J K Bouzoukis
Review

Thoracentesis in the emergency department

R E O'Connor et al. J Emerg Med. 1985.

Abstract

Presented is a review of thoracentesis, a procedure with which the emergency physician should be familiar. The pathophysiology of pleural effusions is described and is followed by a review of the clinical presentation and diagnosis. Special attention is given to technique and interpretation of results.

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