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What about post-procedural care?
The patient must remain in bed for 2-4 hours. In addition to the immediate check for a pneumothorax a check chest x-ray should be performed 2 hours post procedure. Regular basic observations are advised for 4 hours.
The co-axial component of the needle is 'parked' right in front of the mass to allow for the 2 cm throw of the biopsy needle.