If any fluid has accrued in the lung (s), it will need to be drained with a needle in a process called thoracentesis. (wagwalking.com)
He recommended a chest x-ray, aggressive bronchodilator therapy and bronchopulmonary hygiene, and thoracentesis if right hemothorax increased or if the victim developed increased shortness of breath. (chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com)
Such a procedure, known as thoracentesis, is done through the insertion of a needle into the saturated area and removing excess liquid that has accumulated in the lungs. (asbestoslaw.com)