Toracocentesis por método Seldinger mediante catéter venoso central y aguja de Tuohy en el postoperatorio de cirugía cardiaca

Pleural effusions are frequent complications in the postoperative period of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Different drainage systems have been developed, and those based on the Seldinger method demonstrate greater safety and less invasiveness. Thoracentesis with a central venous catheter maximizes these aspects, providing effective evacuation of pleural effusions in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery. We describe our experience adding technical modifications based on puncture with 18 G Tuohy needles.