Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Pleural effusion is the most common manifestation of the diseases of pleura. Alteration in physiological state following Thoracocentesis is well established. We aim to evaluate at the bed side the effect of Thoracocentesis in pleural effusion by assessing PEFR and Hemodynamic changes (Blood Pressure). MATERIAL AND METHOD: The study comprised 44 patients admitted in SCB medical college and hospital Cuttack, Orissa in the department of Tuberculosis and chest diseases. Pleural effusion was diagnosed clinically and by CXR. PEFR was measured using Wright’s peak flow meter and blood pressure was measured in all the cases before and after Thoracocentesis. ‘P’ value was calculated using ‘z’ table. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: PEFR value shows significant improvement following Thoracocentesis. Changes in the blood pressure shows improvement more so in cases of massive effusion than mild or moderate type of effusion.
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