Pleural Disease Flashcards

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What is mesothelium?

A

A membrane formed by simple squamous epithelium

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2
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What makes up the pleura?

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A single layer of mesothelium and a sub-pleural layer of connective tissue

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3
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What is the dynamic turnover of pleural fluid?

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Around 30-75% per hour

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4
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What force causes the blood to absorb pleural fluid?

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The plasma osmotic pressure

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5
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What forces causes fluid to move into the pleural cavity?

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The positive pulmonary and systemic arterial pressures.

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6
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What is a potential space?

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A space in the body that can occur between two structures normally pressed together, such as the pleura

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7
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What structures can be damaged in a pleural procedure?

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  • Subclavian Vein/Arteries
  • Liver
  • Kidney’s
  • Spleen
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8
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Do Pleural Effusion, mesothelioma and Pneumothorax form written notes.

A

Look up anything not clear from notes

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9
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What is asbestos?

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A highly fibrous naturally occurring mineral

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10
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What are the types of asbestos?

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Chrysotile (white) [most used, ~90%]
Amosite (Brown)
Crocidolite (Blue) [Most dangerous]

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What pleural disease can asbestos cause?

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A Mesothelioma, tumour of the simple squamous epithelium in the pleura.

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Who is exposed to asbestos?

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Boiler men, engineers, electricians, construction workers, plumbers etc.
Also in people who come into contact with it, such as those washing the overalls of people working with asbestos.

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How long after exposure does asbestos related disease occuR?

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20-40 years after exposure

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