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pleurocentesis

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pleurocentesis [ˌplʊərəʊsɛnˈtiːsɪs]
n
(Medicine) another name for thoracentesis


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He underwent a right pleurocentesis and in view of his poor clinical condition commenced urgent 'low-dose' 2-day etoposide/cisplatin (EP) chemotherapy that was repeated 7 days later over 3 days.
We considered performing any of the following to be a high-risk exposure: endotracheal intubation >30 min, cardiopulmonary resuscitation >30 min, pleurocentesis >30 min, or bedside care (such as chest care [including percussion and postual drainage] or feeding) >30 min.
 
 
 
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