Clinically Significant Pleural Effusion in Intensive Care: A Prospective Multicenter Cohort Study

The prevalence and optimal management of clinically significant pleural effusion, confirmed by thoracic ultrasound, in the critically ill is unknown. This study aimed to determine: 1) the prevalence, characteristics, and outcomes of patients treated in intensive care with clinically significant effusion and 2) the comparative efficacy and safety of pleural drainage or expectant medical management.A prospective multicenter cohort study.ICUs in...