TABLE 3.

The difference between the intervention and controls group in post-procedural status.

		Controls (n=55)	Intervention (n=55)	P
Total thoracocentesis fluid withdrew value (mL)		945.4±78.9	1690.9±681.0	<0.001
Thoracocentesis completion (%)		20 (36.4)	35 (63.6)	0.004
Symptoms of pulmonary congestion (%)	No symptoms	55 (100.0)	35 (63.6)	<0.001
	Cough	0	10 (18.1)
	Cough and Dyspnea	0	10 (18.1)
CXR (post) (%)	Re-inflated lung	0	40 (72.7)	<0.001
	Pleural effusion	55 (100)	15 (27.3)
Oxygen saturation% (post)		94.73±3.4	92.36±3.1	<0.001