Pleural Disease 1 - Pleural Disease (rough) Flashcards
Protein level in exudates?
Greater than 30g/L
What usually causes exudates?
Increased leakiness of capillaries secondary to infection, inflammation or malignancy
Protein level in transudate?
Less than 30g/L
Cases of transudates?
Increased venous pressure e.g. cardiac failure, pericarditisHypoproteinuria e.g. cirrhosis, malabsorptionMost likely not a chest problem
Investigations of pleural effusion?
CXRUSAspiraiton testing
What type of pleural effusion is straw coloured?
Exudate
What does food particles in pleural effusion mean?
Oesophagus has ruptured
What does milky pleural effusion mean?
Empyema
Treatment of pleural effusion?
Depends on cause e.g. HF = diuretics, infection = antibiotics and drain
What sign suggest air in the mediastinum?
Herman’s sign = click on auscultation of left side