Pleural irrigation trial (PIT): A randomised controlled trial of pleural irrigation with normal saline versus standard care in patients with pleural infection
(2015)
Journal Article
Maskell, N. A., Zahan-Evans, N., Harvey, J. E., Medford, A. R., Clive, A. O., Edey, A. J., …Maskell, N. A. (2015). Pleural irrigation trial (PIT): A randomised controlled trial of pleural irrigation with normal saline versus standard care in patients with pleural infection. European Respiratory Journal, 46(2), 456-463. https://doi.org/10.1183/09031936.00147214
© ERS 2015. Pleural infection is increasing in incidence. Despite optimal medical management, up to 30% of patients will die or require surgery. Case reports suggest that irrigation of the pleural space with saline may be beneficial. A randomised con... Read More about Pleural irrigation trial (PIT): A randomised controlled trial of pleural irrigation with normal saline versus standard care in patients with pleural infection.