Pleural Disease 1 - Pleural Disease (rough) Flashcards

1
Q

Protein level in exudates?

A

Greater than 30g/L

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2
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What usually causes exudates?

A

Increased leakiness of capillaries secondary to infection, inflammation or malignancy

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3
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Protein level in transudate?

A

Less than 30g/L

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4
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Cases of transudates?

A

Increased venous pressure e.g. cardiac failure, pericarditisHypoproteinuria e.g. cirrhosis, malabsorptionMost likely not a chest problem

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5
Q

Investigations of pleural effusion?

A

CXRUSAspiraiton testing

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6
Q

What type of pleural effusion is straw coloured?

A

Exudate

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7
Q

What does food particles in pleural effusion mean?

A

Oesophagus has ruptured

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8
Q

What does milky pleural effusion mean?

A

Empyema

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9
Q

Treatment of pleural effusion?

A

Depends on cause e.g. HF = diuretics, infection = antibiotics and drain

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10
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What sign suggest air in the mediastinum?

A

Herman’s sign = click on auscultation of left side

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