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Thoracentesis
Alternate Names : Pleural Fluid Aspiration, Pleural Tap
How to Prepare for the Test?
No special preparation is needed before the procedure. A chest X-ray is may be performed before and after the test.
Do not cough, breathe deeply, or move during the test to avoid injury to the lung.
Infants and children:
The physical and psychological preparation you can provide for this or any test or procedure depends on your child's age, interests, previous experience, and level of trust. For specific information regarding how you can prepare your child, see the following topics as they correspond to your child's age:
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
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Tests & Exams
• Chest X-Ray
• Pleural Fluid Analysis
Other Topics
• Adolescent Test or Procedure Preparation
• Bleeding
• Breathing Difficulty
• Chest Pain
• Cough
• Infant Test/Procedure Preparation
• Preschooler Test/Procedure Preparation
• Respiratory
• School Age Test/Procedure Preparation
• Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
Review Date : 11/16/2002
Reviewed By : David A. Kaufman, M.D., Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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