Subatmospheric pleural pressure (Ppl), which is approximately− 3 to− 5 cmH 2 O at
functional residual capacity (FRC) makes pleura a unique organ in the human body. The …

Pleural manometry (PM) is a novel tool that allows direct measurement of the pressure in the
pleural space in the presence of either a pleural effusion or a pneumothorax. Originally it …

Pleural effusions are commonly encountered and have a significant impact on the
respiratory system. The reported effect of thoracentesis on physiologic parameters including …

Background: Pleural manometry can predict the presence of trapped lung and guide large-
volume thoracentesis. The current technique for pleural manometry transduces pressure …

The human pleural space is a fluid-filled cavity located between the mediastinum,
diaphragmatic dome, chest wall, and lung surface. The thin layer of liquid within this space is …

Independent lung ventilation (ILV) is a life-saving procedure in unilateral pulmonary
pathologies. ILV is underused in clinical practice, mostly due to the technically demanding …

We report intriguing preliminary observations on the effect of cough on pleural pressure
changes during therapeutic thoracentesis. We found that cough‐related elevation of pleural …

Purposes: Some controversies exist on the effect of therapeutic thoracentesis (TT) on arterial
blood oxygen tension. The aim of this study was to evaluate this issue using a previously …

Background Although the impact of therapeutic thoracentesis on lung function and blood
gases has been evaluated in several studies, some physiological aspects of pleural fluid …

Purpose Influence of therapeutic thoracentesis on the pleural pressure (Pp) has been
discussed in many clinical studies, however reasons of Pp changes are not precisely …