aspiration of fluid

This was to facilitate more efficient aspiration of fluid from the lower oesophagus.

Needle aspiration of fluid from a gouty joint will reveal negatively birefringent monosodium urate crystals.

The diagnosis of SBP requires paracentesis (aspiration of fluid with a needle) from the abdominal cavity.

When medication does not work, several other techniques are available and may be recommended, including vibratory stimulation, electroejaculation, direct aspiration of fluid from the vas deferens, perineal needle stimulation, and hypogastric-nerve stimulation.

If bilateral cases of glue ear are treated with adenoidectomy and tube insertion there may be a case for bilateral myringotomy and aspiration of fluid but with insertion of only a unilateral tube.

Gentle warm water lavage (water sent through the stomach tube, to soften the food material) may be required to help the obstructing matter pass more easily, but caution should be exercised to prevent further aspiration of fluid into the trachea.

Joint x-rays Positive tuberculin skin test (also called PPD) Aspiration of fluid in the joint Biopsy of the joint to detect the bacteria that causes tuberculosis Antibiotics will be given to destroy the bacteria that are causing the tuberculosis infection.