Figure 2

Forest plot of meta-analysis of studies reporting change in oxygenation after pleural drainage. PaO2:FiO2 ratios before and after thoracentesis analyzed by (a) relative mean difference (ratio of means) and (b) absolute mean difference.
Forest plot of meta-analysis of studies reporting change in oxygenation after pleural drainage. PaO2:FiO2 ratios before and after thoracentesis analyzed by (a) relative mean difference (ratio of means) and (b) absolute mean difference.