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Thoracentesis

July 14, 2011 by CrashMaster

 

 

Chest 2006;129:1709

3.5-5 mHz probe

Face groove cephalad

use liver as ref for isoechoic

 

scan with pt supine with arm to other side of chest

 

document if you used a needle or a needle and catheter as the billing is different

 

 

 

 

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