This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

The pleural space is defined by the visceral pleura, which covers the lung, and the parietal pleura, which covers the chest wall, diaphragm, and mediastinum. It is estimated that pleural effusion ...

Tension pneumothorax remains a critical, life-threatening complication in trauma care, arising when air accumulates under pressure in the pleural cavity. Effective management requires rapid diagnosis ...

Needle thoracostomy (NT), a procedure used in chest decompression, is a process in which an angiocatheter is inserted through the chest wall into the pleural cavity to release an abnormal and ...

Decompression therapy stretches the affected area to reduce pressure on compressed nerves, often using mechanical traction or computerized devices. It may help relieve pain from conditions such as ...

Pleural effusion, sometimes called water on the lung, is a buildup of fluid between the lungs and the chest cavity. It can result from pneumonia, heart failure, cancer, and other conditions. Pleural ...