Pleural catheter and drain insertion

13/08/2025 by Bob Dunn

The Pleural catheter and drain insertion page has been updated with some additional information and links to other relevant information.

Needle thoracocentesis technique

Needle thoracocentesis results

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Each 0.1 increase in pH causes a 0.4-0.6 mmol/L decrease in K+

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Admitted patients belong in inpatient units. Their hallway is just as good as our hallway, and we have more patients waiting for a spot in ours.

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