Paracentesis (Paracentesis, Tapping)

Paracentesis (Tapping) is a puncture, the process of removing excess fluid from a body cavity through a hollow needle or cannula inserted into it.

Paracentesis is used to remove excess fluid from the abdominal, pleural, pericardial, or other body cavities. It allows you to reduce intracavitary pressure, reduce shortness of breath and discomfort, and also obtain material for laboratory research.

The paracentesis procedure is performed under sterile conditions using local anesthesia. The resulting fluid is sent for cytological, biochemical and microbiological examination to clarify the causes of the accumulation and plan further treatment.

Paracentesis is an effective and safe method to quickly reduce fluid volume and symptoms caused by excess fluid accumulation. When performed correctly, complications after the procedure are extremely rare.

Paracentesis (Tapping) is a procedure in which excess fluid is removed from a body cavity using a hollow needle or catheter.

Paracentesis is performed to treat ascites (accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity), pleural effusion, and hydrocephalus (accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain).

In this procedure, the doctor inserts a needle or catheter into the cavity from which fluid must be removed. Then the liquid is pumped out using a syringe or special drainage. The resulting fluid is sent for analysis to determine the cause of the accumulation.

Paracentesis is usually performed under local anesthesia. The procedure is safe and well tolerated by patients. It allows you to quickly reduce the volume of fluid and relieve the symptoms caused by its excess.

Thus, paracentesis is an effective method for removing excess fluid from body cavities for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Paracentesis is a procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted through the skin to remove excess fluid from a body cavity. It can be useful in treating various diseases such as ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen), hydrothorax (fluid accumulation in the lungs) and others.

The paracentesis procedure is performed by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setting. First, the doctor determines the location where the procedure will be performed. The doctor then inserts a needle or catheter into the area through the skin and advances it until it reaches the cavity from which the fluid needs to be removed.

Once the needle or catheter is in the cavity, the doctor slowly begins to drain the fluid. The volume of fluid pumped out depends on the cause of the disease and can range from several milliliters to several liters.

Once the fluid is removed, the doctor closes the needle or catheter and removes it from the cavity. After this, it may take some time to recover, but usually the patient quickly returns to normal life.

Paracentesis

**Paracentesis** (English paracenthesis, from ancient Greek παρα- “near” + σεντήσ “to cut”) is called, according to GOST R ISO/IEC* 25126-3-2013, the process of removing excess fluid from body cavities through drilled with a hollow needle or cannula, which ensures its entry into various external devices. In the International System of Units (SI) the unit of volume used for paracentesis is liters.

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