Effusion Flashcards

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Causes an increase in fluid between the membranes due to the disruption of the mechanisms of serous fluid formation and reabsorption

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Effusion

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Effusions that form because of a systemic disorder that disrupts the balance in the regulation of fluid filtration and reabsorption

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Transudate

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3
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Example of transudates

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Congestive heart failure
Hypoproteinemia

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4
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Produced by conditions that directly involve the membranes of the particular cavity

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Exudates

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5
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Examples of exudates

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Infections and malignancies

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6
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Congestive heart failure
Salt and fluid retention

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Increased Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure

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7
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Nephrotic syndrome
Hepatic cirrhosis
Malnutrition
Protein-losing enteropathy

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Decreased Oncotic Pressure

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8
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Microbial infections
Malignancy
Membrane inflammations

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Increased Capillary Permeability

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Infection and inflammation
Thoracic duct injury
Malignant tumors, lymphomas

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Lymphatic Obstruction

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