Lower risk and higher yield for thoracentesis when performed by experienced operators

Chest. 1993 Jun;103(6):1873-6. doi: 10.1378/chest.103.6.1873.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Clinical Competence*
  • Drainage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Internship and Residency
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pleural Effusion / therapy
  • Prospective Studies
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Punctures* / adverse effects
  • Risk Factors
  • Suction
  • Thoracostomy* / adverse effects