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THORACENTESIS
PREPARING FOR A THORACENTESIS
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Thoracentesis is an invasive surgery to remove fluid or air from the pleural space for diagnostic therapeutic purposes. This procedure is also done under local anesthetic.
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STEPS TO BOOKING:
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Obtain a referral form from your physician
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Book an appointment with our office
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If you are using insurance (Present insurance Card)
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MEET THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST
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Consultation booking
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Laboratory and Imaging test completed
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Preoperative questionnaire
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:
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Fast 12 hours prior to surgery
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Remember to leave all valuables at home (jewelry, money etc.)
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Refrain from smoking and use of alcoholic beverages
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Shower the morning of the procedure
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SURGERY TIMELINE:
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Patient assessment about 45 minutes after check in
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Anesthesia takes about 15 minutes.
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Surgery takes 30 minutes - 1 hour (depending on the amount of fluid and lungs)
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Recovery requires 45 minutes to 1 hour
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Upon clearance by the doctor the patient is released.
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RESULTS TIMELINE:
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Fluid taken to the laboratory by the patient (If necessary)
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Post operative guidelines given
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Follow-up care
I'm ready to begin...
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BENEFITS:
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Relieves discomfort and pain related to the problem
POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS & RISK:
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Coughing
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Fainting
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Collapsed Lungs
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Increase raised for obsessed people
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Although the risks and complications may occur only very rarely they do sometimes occur and cannot be predicted or prevented by the physician
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