Pleural Effusion Flashcards
1
Q
What does Exudate Pleural Effusion mean in terms of protein?
A
High Protein
2
Q
What does Transudate Pleural Effusion mean in terms of protein?
A
Low Protein
3
Q
What criteria can be used for Pleural Effusion?
A
Light’s Criteria
4
Q
Exudative causes of Pleural Effusion?
A
Cancer
Infection
Rheumatoid Arthritis
5
Q
Transudate causes of Pleural effusion?
A
Heart Failure
Hypothyroid
6
Q
What is Meig’s Syndrome
A
Benign Ovarian Tumour
Pleural effusion
Ascites
7
Q
Signs of Pleural effusion?
A
Dullness to Percussion
Decreased breath sounds
Tracheal deviate away
8
Q
CXR signs of Pleural Effusion
A
Blunting of Costophrenia Edges
Fluid
Deviate away
