Table 3 Characteristics and events (procedural and post-procedural complications) of pleural punctures
From: Ultrasound-guided pleural puncture in supine or recumbent lateral position - feasibility study
N | % | |
|---|---|---|
Pleural punctures (thoracentesis + catheter drainage) | 131 | |
Successfully completed pleural punctures | 127 | 97 |
Punctures stopped for maximal fluid drainage (2000 ml) | 24 | 18.3 |
Procedural complications | 4 | 3 |
Chest pain | 0 | |
Cough | 2 | 1.5 |
Vasovagal event | 1 | 0.7 |
Dyspnea | 0 | |
Hemorrhage | 0 | |
Pneumothorax | 1 | 0.7 |
Postprocedural complications | 2 | 1.5 |
Pneumothorax | 1 | 0.7 |
Haemothorax | 0 | |
Re-expansion pulmonary edema | 0 | |
Vasovagal event | 0 | |
Late onset chest pain | 1 | 0.7 |