Pleural Effusion

Question 1

If pleural fluid with a protein level >30g/L is indicative of-

Answer 1

Exudate in Pleural Effusion

Question 2

If pleural fluid with a protein level <30g/L is indicative of-

Answer 2

Transudate

Question 3

Light’s criteria
Prove Please
Please Please
This fluid is an exudate

Answer 3

pro- protein (5)
please - pleural dh to serum >0.6
0.66- 2/3

E>T

Question 4

shortness of breath, persistent cough and haemoptysis. On examination, he has reduced air entry and stony dullness on percussion in the left base

Answer 4

pleural effusion

Question 5

What anatomical landmarks need to be identified to treat the patient’s condition of pleural effusion?

Answer 5

The triangle of safety for chest drain insertion involves the base of the axilla, lateral edge pectoralis major, 5th intercostal space and the anterior border of latissimus dorsi