Complications of Thoracentesis Nursing Mnemonic (Patients Sometimes Bleed Internally)

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Patients Sometimes Bleed Internally

  • P-Pneumothorax
  • S-Subcutaneous Emphysema
  • B-Bleeding
  • I-Infection

Description

Possible complications that can occur from a thoracentesis

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