Which is wrong about the treatment of condition shown?

CXR - Ellis S shaped curve CP angle blunting Pleural effusion Thoracocentesis: Done with patient sitting in scapular line If patient cannot sit, he should be at edge of bed, arm raised above level of head, head end elevated by 30deg Severe Hiccoughs is a contraindication to thoracentesis Max fluid can be removed safely per sitting is about < 1500 ml/day. We don't remove fluid >1500 ml due to risk of development of re-expansion pulmonary edema.