37K views · 536 reactions | Thoracentesis is a procedure that helps drain fluid from the area between the lungs and ribcage, and typically only takes around 10 to 15 minutes. Find out more from Dr. Khalid Saleh, Staff Physician, Pulmonology, Respiratory ＆ Critical Care Institute here: bit.ly/2Ajcpqx | Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi | Facebook

Thoracocentesis is a crucial procedure for pets experiencing respiratory distress due to fluid accumulation around their lungs. This life-saving process involves a veterinarian carefully inserting a needle into the chest cavity to remove the excess fluid, allowing the lungs to expand and helping your pet breathe more comfortably. It’s often performed to diagnose the underlying cause of the fluid buildup, which could be due to heart disease, infections, cancer, or trauma. Though the idea of thora