The Usefulness of Intensivist-Performed Bedside Drainage of Pleural Effusion via Ultrasound-Guided Pigtail Catheter

The Usefulness of Intensivist-Performed Bedside Drainage of Pleural Effusion via Ultrasound-Guided Pigtail Catheter

BACKGROUND: There has been little data reporting the usefulness of intensivist-performed bedside drainage of pleural effusion via ultrasound (US)-guided pigtail catheter. The objective of this study is to clarify the usefulness and safety of these methods in comparison with radiologist-performed pro...

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Main Authors: Joo Won Min, Joon Young Ohm, Byung Seok Shin, Jun Wan Lee, Sang Il Park, Seok Hwa Yoon, Yong Sup Shin, Dong Il Park, Chaeuk Chung, Jae Young Moon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine 2014-08-01
Series:Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Subjects:
drainage
pleural effusion
ultrasonography
Online Access:http://www.kjccm.org/upload/pdf/kjccm-2014-29-3-177.pdf

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