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==Equine Thoracocentesis==

==Equine Thoracocentesis==

===Introduction===

===Introduction===

Iatrogenic [[pneumothorax]]

Iatrogenic [[pneumothorax]]

==Pleural Fluid Analysis==

===Pleural Fluid Analysis===

Analysis of the pleural fluid may in turn help you to determine the underlying disease process and develop a therapeutic plan.

Analysis of the pleural fluid may in turn help you to determine the underlying disease process and develop a therapeutic plan.

The following can be analysed: '''cytology, total cell count, differential cell count, total protein, bacterial culture ans sensitivity, gram stain and triglyceride and cholesterol levels''' (if [[Chylothorax|chylothorax]] is suspected).  

The following can be analysed: '''cytology, total cell count, differential cell count, total protein, bacterial culture ans sensitivity, gram stain and triglyceride and cholesterol levels''' (if [[Chylothorax|chylothorax]] is suspected).  

{{Learning

{{Learning

|flashcards = [[Equine Internal Medicine Q&A 18]]

|flashcards = [[Equine Internal Medicine Q&A 18]]<br>[[Equine Internal Medicine Q&A 19]]<br>[[Cytology Q&A 03]]<br>[[Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Q&A 03]]

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[[Category:Clinical Techniques]]

[[Category:Clinical Techniques]]

[[Category:Expert Review]]

[[Category:Expert Review]]