Fluid Agitation Microbiologic Yield In Pleural Infection Feasibility Study (FLAG-PINS)
Pleural Infection
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Pleural Infection
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age >18 years old Pleural infection based on clinical presentation, imaging or laboratory investigations and pleural fluid examination showing glucose < 40 mg/dL or pH <7.2 with lower respiratory infection or pus on aspiration At least a moderate amount of pleural fluid collection (2 or more intercostal spaces on thoracic ultrasound) Exclusion Criteria: Minimal - mild pleural fluid deemed unsuitable for aspiration and agitation Hemodynamic instability Uncorrected coagulopathy Transudative or exudative lymphocytic pleural effusion on biochemical analysis
Sites / Locations
- Chest Diseases Department, Alexandria University Faculty of MedicineRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Standard thoracentesis followed by pre-aspiration fluid agitation
Participants will undergo the standard thoracentesis followed by the experimental pre-aspiration fluid agitation technique