Thoracentesis Course

Thoracentesis is a procedure to aspirate pleural fluid from the pleural space. A diagnostic thoracentesis can be performed to determine the etiology of pleural effusions or to determine if the patient has infected pleural fluid, or a therapeutic thoracentesis can be performed to drain a symptomatic pleural effusion.

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What you will Learn in the Thoracentesis Course

The thoracentesis course uses advanced ultrasound-compatible simulators and Safe-T-centesis kits to train clinicians how to perform a landmark-guided thoracentesis or an ultrasound-guided thoracentesis.

This course also teaches students how to manage thoracentesis complications and how to perform pleural fluid analysis.

The HPC Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures course will teach you how to perform central line placement in addition to endotracheal intubation, stylet-guided intubations, laryngeal mask airway (LMA) placement, King tube placement, or fiberoptic intubations. ultrasound-guided peripheral IV access, arterial lines, POCUS exams (RUSH exams and E-FAST exams), thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar punctures, chest tube placement, pigtail catheter placement, needle thoracostomy, procedural sedation, and ventilator management.

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Why you should choose us for your thoracentesis course

Our thoracentesis course is a component of our live Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures CME course which teaches clinicians how to perform the 20 most essential procedures needed to work in the ER, ICU, and hospital wards.

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Thoracentesis Course Trains Students in:

Indications for a Thoracentesis
Contraindications for a Thoracentesis
Complications of a Thoracentesis
Equipment for a Thoracentesis
Proper positioning and technique for a Thoracentesis
Ultrasound-guided Thoracentesis
Pleural fluid analysis
Coding for a Thoracentesis

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The usefulness of POCUS (Point-of-care Ultrasound)

March 20, 2023

Dr. Rick Rutherford, M.D., FAAFP

Featured Procedure, medical procedures

POCUS stands for Point of Care Ultrasound. It refers to the use of portable ultrasound machines at a patient’s bedside or point of care to help diagnose and manage medical conditions. POCUS is often used in emergency and critical care…

Intraosseous Lines: Decreased ROSC Rates and Survival Compared to Peripheral IV Access

March 20, 2023

Joseph Esherick, M.D., FAAFP, FHM

Featured, medical procedures

Intraosseous lines are commonly associated with decreased return of spontaneous circulation or ROSC rates compared to peripheral IV access. Intraosseous lines have also been linked to decreased survival after out-of-hospital and in-hospital cases of cardiac arrest in comparison to IV…

Pigtail Catheters vs Large-Bore Chest Tubes for Traumatic Hemothorax

March 11, 2023

Joseph Esherick, M.D., FAAFP, FHM

Featured, medical procedures

Traditionally, traumatic hemothorax treatment called for the insertion of a 36-French (36F) to 40F large-bore chest tube (CT). In this article, we’ll delve into a study that shows how 14F percutaneous catheters (P-CATs or PCs) or pigtail catheters have equal…

Peripheral Administration of Vasopressors and Their Safety

February 20, 2023

Joseph Esherick, M.D., FAAFP, FHM

Cardiovascular diseases, Featured

While vasopressors are typically administered through a central venous catheter (CVC), peripheral intravenous (PIV) administration is becoming more common in clinical practice. The safety of this administration method is now well-established and is a good alternative to CVC placement for…

Early Paracentesis in Patients Admitted With Cirrhotic Ascites

February 20, 2023

Joseph Esherick, M.D., FAAFP, FHM

Featured Procedure, medical procedures

Cirrhosis refers to a chronic liver disease that causes the liver’s normal architecture to change. It leads to scarring, the formation of fibrous tissue, and fluid (ascites) in the abdomen. Some cases may require invasive hospital procedures. Ascites is cirrhosis’…

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Thoracentesis Course

What you will Learn in the Thoracentesis Course

Why you should choose us for your thoracentesis course

Live Course Content

Online Course Content

Live & Online Course Information

Thoracentesis Video

Thoracentesis Photos

Thoracentesis Reference Card

Thoracentesis Course Trains Students in:

Thoracentesis Blogs

The usefulness of POCUS (Point-of-care Ultrasound)

Intraosseous Lines: Decreased ROSC Rates and Survival Compared to Peripheral IV Access

Pigtail Catheters vs Large-Bore Chest Tubes for Traumatic Hemothorax

Peripheral Administration of Vasopressors and Their Safety

Early Paracentesis in Patients Admitted With Cirrhotic Ascites

Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures CME Courses Available

2023-08 Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures Course – San Antonio, TX (WEEKEND)

2023-08a Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures Course – San Antonio, TX (Saturday ONLY)

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2023-07 Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures Course – New Orleans, LA (WEEKEND)

2023-07b Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures Course – New Orleans, LA (Sunday ONLY)

2023-07a Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures Course – New Orleans, LA (Saturday ONLY)

2023-06 Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures Course – Seattle, WA (WEEKEND)

2023-06a Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures Course – Seattle, WA (Saturday ONLY)

2023-06b Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures Course – Seattle, WA (Sunday ONLY)

2023-05 Hospitalist and Emergency Procedures Course – Denver, CO (WEEKEND)