Safety and Efficacy of Outpatient Thoracentesis: A Retrospective Analysis

Authors

• Brooke Ruane, MSN, CRNP, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
• Brian Schonewald, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
• Christine S. Shusted, MPH, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
• Christopher McGrath, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HospitalFollow
• Frances Mae West, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
• Prarthna Chandar, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

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Description

Objectives

• To examine the patient population, procedural indications, and clinical outcomes associated with a clinic-based outpatient thoracentesis program.
• To evaluate the safety, feasibility, and cost implications of an advanced practice provider (APP)-driven model for pleural effusion management.

Publication Date

5-18-2026

Keywords

thoracentesis, pleural effusion, APP-led care, outpatient pleural clinic, interventional pulmonology

Disciplines

Critical Care | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pulmonology

Comments

Presented at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2026 International Conference.

Recommended Citation

Ruane, MSN, CRNP, Brooke; Schonewald, MD, Brian; Shusted, MPH, Christine S.; McGrath, MD, Christopher; West, MD, Frances Mae; and Chandar, MD, Prarthna, "Safety and Efficacy of Outpatient Thoracentesis: A Retrospective Analysis" (2026). Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine Posters. 9.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/pulmcritcareposters/9