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Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall called the pleural space. It is done with a needle (and sometimes a plastic catheter) inserted through the chest wall. Ultrasound pictures are often used to guide the placement of the needle. This pleural fluid may be sent to a lab to determine what may be causing the fluid to build up in the pleural space.
â¢ To conï¬rm that the proposed site of chest tube insertion is correct, perform a thoracentesis under ultrasound guidance, if available. Ultrasonography cannot directly image a pneumothorax, but will demonstrate a ï¬uid collection directly and may prevent organ laceration in case of pneumothorax.