👉 A thoracocentesis is a type of surgical procedure that involves inserting a needle into the chest cavity to collect fluid, blood, and other bodily fluids from the lungs. This procedure can be used to diagnose lung diseases or to measure the levels of certain substances in the body, such as creatinine or hemoglobin. The thoracocentesis is often performed in patients who have been diagnosed with a serious condition that affects their lungs, such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, or emphysema
