Clinically Significant Pleural Effusion in Intensive Care: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The prevalence and optimal management of clinically significant pleural effusion, confirmed by thoracic ultrasound, in the critically ill is unknown. This study aimed to determine: 1) the prevalence, characteristics, and outcomes of patients treated in intensive care with clinically significant effusion and 2) the comparative efficacy and safety of pleural drainage or expectant medical management.

Design

A prospective multicenter cohort study.

Setting

ICUs in four teaching hospitals in Western Australia.

Patients

Consecutive patients with clinically significant pleural effusions (depth ≥ 2 cm on thoracic ultrasound with clinician-determined adverse effects on patient progress).

Interventions

None.

Measurements and main results

Primary o

SUBMITTER: Fysh ETH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7063904 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature