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Pleural Biopsy Procedure

Conduct patient consultation and assessment

Obtain informed consent

Prepare the patient before the procedure

Administer the appropriate anaesthesia

Perform skin disinfection at puncture site

Accessing the pleural space with a needle

Approval: Clinical Pathologist for the biopsy sample

Send the biopsy sample to lab for analysis

Conduct follow-up ultrasound to ensure accuracy

Remove the needle

Apply adhesive bandage on the puncture site

Shift the patient to recovery room

Monitor patient's vital signs in the recovery room

Approval: Attending Physician for patient discharge

Discharge the patient

Track and review lab results

Contact patient with biopsy results

Schedule follow-up consultation based on results

Record the procedure and findings in the patient's medical record

Conduct patient consultation and assessment

This task involves meeting with the patient to gather information about their medical history, symptoms, and any relevant test results. The goal is to assess the patient's suitability for a pleural biopsy and ensure they understand the procedure and its potential risks and benefits. Key resources for this task include the patient's medical records, a consent form, and any relevant diagnostic images or lab results.

Patient's medical history

Patient's symptoms

Diagnostic images or lab results

Doctor in charge