SAFETY OF THORACENTESIS IN MECHANICALLY VENTILATED PATIENTS

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作者
MCCARTNEY, JP [1 ]
ADAMS, JW [1 ]
HAZARD, PB [1 ]
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[1] BAPTIST MEM HOSP, MED CTR, MEMPHIS, TN 38146 USA
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10.1378/chest.103.6.1920
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R4 [临床医学];
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1002 ; 100602 ;
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As practicing intensivists, we frequently diagnose pleural effusions in mechanically ventilated patients and routinely perform thoracentesis even when the patient is on positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). In light of a recent report, we have reviewed our experience. It is of interest that all thoracenteses were performed with patients in the lateral decubitus position.
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页码:1920 / 1921
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