In this episode, Dr. Paul Lewis discusses best practices for thoracentesis. He shares insights on using image guidance, managing complex effusions, and managing complications such as pneumothorax and hemothorax. Dr. Lewis is an interventional radiologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.---CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORLaborie RenovaRP Centesis Systemhttps://www.laborie.com/product/renovarp-products/---SYNPOSISDr. Lewis also speaks on patient selection, procedural techniques, equipment choices, and other troubleshooting tips. Additionally, the doctors cover procedural nuances such as bilateral thoracentesis and patient positioning and highlight the efficiency of the RenovaRP Centesis System.---TIMESTAMPS---RESOURCESProspective comparison between a peristaltic pump and vacuum containers for paracentesis: Time, resources and safety:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38042055/Paracentesis: Faster and easier using the RenovaRP® pump:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35548901/Society of Interventional Radiology Consensus Guidelines for the Periprocedural Management of Thrombotic and Bleeding Risk in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Image-Guided Interventions—Part II: Recommendations:https://www.jvir.org/article/S1051-0443(19)30407-5/fulltextThe Impact of Gravity vs Suction-driven Therapeutic Thoracentesis on Pressure-related Complications: The GRAVITAS Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31711990/