Oedema Flashcards
1
Q
What is pleural effusion?
A
An accumulation of excess fluid between the pleural layers
2
Q
What are the symptoms of pleural effusion?
A
Pleural effusions may be asymptomatic or associated with: • chest pain, • dry cough, • dyspnoea/orthopnoea
3
Q
What are common causes of transudate effusion?
A
§ Cardiac / hepatic / renal failure § Nephrotic syndrome § Peritoneal dialysis § Pericarditis § Pulmonary embolism
4
Q
What are common causes of exudate effusion?
A
§ Pneumonia/tuberculosis § Inflammatory conditions § Cancer § Pancreatitis § Pulmonary embolism
5
Q
What pressures are exerted on the capillary wall?
A
Capillary hydrostatic pressure
Colloidal osmotic pressure
6
Q
What is the capillary hydrostatic pressure generated by?
A
Propulsive forces from the water inside the capillary
7
Q
What is the colloidal osmotic pressure generated by
A
Impermeable proteins
