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WEBThorax publishes clinical and experimental research articles on respiratory medicine, paediatrics, immunology, pharmacology, pathology, and surgery. It is an official journal of the British Thoracic Society and a companion to BMJ Open Respiratory Research.
British Thoracic Society Guideline for pleural disease | Thorax
WEBJul 1, 2023 · This web page provides a PDF link to the British Thoracic Society (BTS) guideline for pleural disease, including pneumothorax, pleural effusion and empyema. The guideline covers diagnosis, management and prevention of various pleural conditions, with recommendations and good practice points.
British Thoracic Society Guideline for pleural disease | Thorax
WEBA summary of the British Thoracic Society (BTS) Guideline for pleural disease, covering investigation and management of spontaneous pneumothorax, pleural effusion, pleural infection and pleural malignancy. The guideline uses GRADE methodology and patient-centred outcomes to provide evidence-based recommendations and good practice points.
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WEBThorax publishes clinical and experimental research articles on respiratory medicine, paediatrics, immunology, pharmacology, pathology, and surgery. It is a fast-track, open access, and Plan S compliant journal with an editorial policy on publication ethics, scientific misconduct, and tobacco industry funding.
British Thoracic Society Clinical Statement on pleural procedures
WEBJul 1, 2023 · A narrative review of safe and effective pleural interventions in adults, with online supplemental appendices on techniques and consent. The statement covers pleural aspiration, drain insertion, IPC, biopsy, medical thoracoscopy and intrapleural treatment.
Implications of the 2022 lung function update and GLI global …
WEB4 days ago · Background Lung function testing remains a cornerstone in the assessment and management of interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients. The clinical implications of the Global Lung function Initiative (GLI) reference equations and the updated interpretation strategies remain uncertain. Methods Adult patients with ILD with baseline forced vital capacity (FVC) were included from the Australasian ...
WEBA summary of the British Thoracic Society (BTS) Guideline for pleural disease, covering investigation and management of spontaneous pneumothorax, unilateral pleural effusion, pleural infection and pleural malignancy. The guideline uses the GRADE methodology to assess the quality of the evidence and provide recommendations based …
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WEBThorax publishes clinical and experimental research articles on respiratory medicine, critical care, paediatrics, immunology, pharmacology, pathology, and surgery. It is a Plan S compliant Transformative Journal with a high impact factor and a …
British Thoracic Society guidelines for the investigation and ...
WEBThis article summarises the British Thoracic Society (BTS) guidelines for the investigation and management of pulmonary nodules, based on a comprehensive review of the literature and expert opinion. The guidelines include recommendations for risk assessment, follow-up, imaging, biopsy and treatment of nodules, as well as information for patients.
British Thoracic Society guidelines for home oxygen use in …
WEBThe British Thoracic Society (BTS) provides evidence-based guidance for the use of long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) in patients with various respiratory and cardiac diseases. LTOT is recommended for patients with resting PaO2 ≤8 kPa and/or signs of hypoxaemia, polycythaemia or pulmonary hypertension.