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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedAult MJ, Rosen BT, Scher J
Thoracentesis outcomes: a 12-year experience.
The researchers evaluated specific demographic and clinical factors that have been commonly associated with complications such as iatrogenic pneumothorax, re-expansion pulmonary edema and bleeding. They found that thoracenteses had a very low complication rate and concluded that current clinical guidelines and practice patterns may not reflect evidence-based best practices.
AHRQ-funded; HS021202.
Citation: Ault MJ, Rosen BT, Scher J .
Thoracentesis outcomes: a 12-year experience.
Thorax 2015 Feb;70(2):127-32. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2014-206114..
Keywords: Risk, Evidence-Based Practice, Respiratory Conditions, Respiratory Conditions, Outcomes