Serous Fluid Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of serous fluid that surround the organs?
A
Visceral.
2
Q
What is the name of serous fluid that surrounds that body wall?
A
Parietal.
3
Q
Transudate serous fluid may be indicative of what type of condition?
A
Systemic; non-inflammatory changes.
4
Q
Exudate serous fluid may be indicative of what type of condition?
A
Infection/malignancy; inflammatory changes.
5
Q
How can you differentiate between transudate and exudate serous fluid?
A
Transudate: Increased hydrostatic pressure; decreased oncotic pressure.
Exudate: Increased capillary permeability; decreased lymphatic absorption.
6
Q
What is the fluid-to-serum total protein ratio in transudates?
A
<0.5.
7
Q
What is the fluid-to-serum lactate dehydrogenase ratio in transudates?
A
<0.6
