pleural anatomy Flashcards
what covers the lungs and forms the interlobar fissures
visceral pleura
what covers the mediastinum, diaphragm and inner surface of the thorax
parietal pleura
what allows lung tension to stay touching the thoracic wall
surface tension
what do the hila of the lungs not have
pleural coverage
the pleural layers combine and form…
the pulmonary ligament
where does the pulmonary ligament lie
inferiorly and attaches the root of the lung to the diaphragm
pleural effusion
abnormal collection of fluid
what raises concerns with pleural effusion
large unilateral effusions
what does a pH less that 7.3 suggest
pleural inflammation
what does a pH of less that 7.2 mean
requires drainage in the setting of infection
what medical conditions is glucose low in
infection, rheumatoid arthritis, TB
pleural tap
involves the removal of fluid from the area between the chest cavity and the tissue lining of the lungs
mesothelioma
uncommon malignant tumour of the lining of the lung
how is mesothelioma caused
exposure to asbestos
most common type of asbestos
chrysotile
