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Pleural Effusion Assessment
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Summary
Pleural Effusion Assessment
involves evaluating the
Accumulation of excess fluid
between the
Layers of the pleura
outside the lungs, which can cause symptoms like chest pain and
Difficulty breathing
.
Accurate Diagnosis
requires
Imaging Techniques
such as
Chest X-rays
or ultrasounds, and may involve thoracentesis to
Analyze the fluid
and determine the
Underlying Cause
.
Concepts
Pleural Space
Thoracentesis
Chest X-ray
Ultrasound
Computed Tomography (CT)
Pleural Fluid Analysis
Transudative Effusion
Exudative Effusion
Light's Criteria
Pleurodesis
Parapneumonic Effusion
Empyema
Hemothorax
Chylothorax
Pulmonary Assessment
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