Pericardial Fluid

Question 1

Found between the pericardial serous membranes

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Pericardial fluid

Question 2

are primarily the result of changes in the
membrane permeability due to infection (pericarditis), malignancy, and trauma-producing exudates

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Pericardial effusion

Question 3

Effusion is suspected when cardiac compression

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tamponade

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Metabolic disorders such as uremia, hypothyroidism, and autoimmune disorders are the primary causes of

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transudates

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INFECTIONS are frequently caused by previous respiratory infections including

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Streptococcus
Staphylococcus
adenovirus
coxsackievirus

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Normal, transudate

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Clear, pale, yellow

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Infection, malignancy

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Blood-streaked

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Cardiac puncture, anticoagulant medications

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Grossly bloody

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Chylous and pseudochylous material

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Milky

Question 10

Increased neutrophils
Gram stain and culture

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Bacterial endocarditis

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Malignant cells
Carcinoembryonic antigen

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Metastatic carcinoma

Question 12

Acid-fast stain
Adenosine deaminase

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Tubercular effusion