Therefore, when performing thoracentesis in clinical practice, the doctor must auscultate and percuss the patient again to confirm the exact location of the effusion to avoid errors. If a bedside ultrasound is available, it would be ideal to use it for guidance. However, during those years in China, bedside ultrasound was not readily available. Without it, doctors could only rely on their auscultation and percussion skills to address the issue.
Returning to the case of the patient in Bed 6, their obesity made it extremely difficult for the doctor to identify the location through auscultation and percussion.
Xin Yanjun, who had just reviewed the imaging results, wore a serious expression. The nurse beside her suggested again, "Should we wait a bit longer for Cardiothoracic Surgery to come over?"
Xin Yanjun's gaze shifted toward the student.
Xie Wanying's palm was already performing percussion on the patient.
