Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
What are Light’s Criteria
A
Differentiates exudate from transudate
Pl protein: ser protein ratio >0.5
Pl LDH: ser LDH >0.6
Pl LDH >2/3 upper limit of normal
2
Q
How can pleural fluid albumin differentiate exudate?
A
Ser - eff albumin <1.2g/dL