Thoracentesis indications, thoracentesis procedure, position & complications

SCIENCE | HISTORY | KNOWLADGE on Instagram: "🫁 The Process of Removing Fluid from Lungs • Fluid can accumulate in the lungs due to pneumonia, heart failure, or injury. • Doctors call this condition pulmonary edema or pleural effusion, depending on location. • The goal is to drain the fluid safely and restore normal breathing. • One common method is thoracentesis: A needle or thin tube is inserted into the space around the lungs. Fluid is gently withdrawn, often guided by ultrasound. • Another m