Pleural Effusion Flashcards
1
Q
what?
A
fluid in the pleural space
2
Q
what?
A
fluid in the pleural space
3
Q
transudates
A
4
Q
exudates
A
> 35g/L
5
Q
blood in pleural space
A
haemothorax
6
Q
pus in pleural space
A
empyema
7
Q
chyle
A
chylothorax
8
Q
causes
A
transudates and exudates
9
Q
transudates
A
- CF
- constrictive pericarditis
- fluid overload
10
Q
exudates
A
- pneumonia
- TB
- pulmonary infarction
- rheumatoid arthritis
11
Q
symptoms
A
- asymptomatic
- dyspnoea
- pleuritic chest pain
12
Q
signs
A
- decreased expansion
- stony dull to percuss
- diminished breath sounds
- tracheal deviation
13
Q
tests
A
- CXR
- ultrasound
- lung biopsy
14
Q
management
A
- treat underlying cause
2. drainage
15
Q
transudates
A
