Question 1

to what extent does a thoracentesis procedure cost?

Accepted Answer

Varies: that&#x27;s actually a very complicated question to answer due to lack of price transparency in healthcare. it differs based on your insurance status, level of thoracentesis (image guided, need for pigtail, etc.). CMS reimburses physicians about $50 - $100 for each of these, but you may get billed for much more ($200-$400) depending on insurance (+ facility fee)

Question 2

if you have thoracentesis done, what signs will show you that it was an effective procedure?

Accepted Answer

Chest x-ray: No fluid (or less fluid) on chest x-ray and no sign of pneumothorax (punctured lung.).

Question 3

can i be discharged an hour after a thoracentesis procedure?

can this procedure cause ards/ahrf ?

Accepted Answer

What purpose?: Thoracentesis is a safe procedure in experienced hands under sterile conditions. What is the purpose? Sometimes it is used as a diagnostic tool, sometimes therapeutic to remove fluid from the pleuralspace that may be compressing the lung. Risk of infection is low if done using sterile technique and if post procedure x-ray shows good expansion of lung and no evidence of air in pleural space d/c OK

Question 4

is thoracentesis a safe procedure for 87 year old male. little fluid build up in lungs. lung doctor and care team debating lung doctor in hospital told me its coming down with meds not really needed. but hospital doctor wants to do it to expedite?

Accepted Answer

: Tough to assess "safeness" without seeing you friend.  "Medicine is not easy" I was once told early in my career.  Now you can see why. I would request a meeting with the Dr. in charge.  There are pros and cons for both approaches. Discuss with them and patient if you are part of his care folks.

Question 5

87 yr old male after thoracentesis procedure within 1 day , hemoglobin dropped from 7 to 5. before he was maintaining a steady level in the 9 range over 2 weeks in hospital no other issues though is this common after procedure?

Accepted Answer

: No. A drop in hemoglobin like that suggests bleeding from the thoracentesis and needs immediate help valuation.

Question 6

87 year old male moderate amount of fluid build up in lungs. hospital suggesting to do procedure to take it out in radiology dept. probably thoracentesis. is it okay to do or follow up with pulmonary or ent?

Accepted Answer

: We do not know him.  Consult with local team.

Question 7

how does a doctor perform a thoracentesis? is it the same thing as needle aspiration? my father might have lung cancer and was told that he would likely need a thoracentesis. i'd like to know some more about the procedure so i know what to expect when i g

Accepted Answer

A : A thoracentesis is a needle aspiration of air or fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall.  It is often used for diagnostic or treatment purposes.  Below i've linked to a website that gives really good in-depth information about the procedure and what to expect.  I hope it is able to answer most of your questions.  Good luck to you and your dad!

Question 8

what's a thoracentesis?

Accepted Answer

Fluid drain fm chest: When there is fluid between the chest wall and the lung, it may be drained for diagnostic of therapeutic purposes using a needle and an evacuated jar.

Question 9

why did my grandma die after a thoracentesis?

Accepted Answer

WHY???: Why a thoracentesis???? Supply at least a few clues if you want an answer.

Question 10

can thoracentesis be perfomed on a person easily?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is usually done with a little local anesthesia +/- a very little sedation.

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87 year old male moderate amount of fluid build up in lungs. hospital suggesting to do procedure to take it out in radiology dept. probably thoracentesis. is it okay to do or follow up with pulmonary or ent?

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How does a doctor perform a thoracentesis? is it the same thing as needle aspiration? my father might have lung cancer and was told that he would likely need a thoracentesis. i'd like to know some more about the procedure so i know what to expect when i g

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