PDF-Diagnostic Approach to Pleural Effusion in Adults JOS

PORCEL MD Arnau de Vilanova University Hospital Lleida Spain RICHARD W LIGHT MD Saint Thomas Hospital Nashville Tennessee leural effusion develops when more fluid enters the pleural space than is removed Potential mechanisms of pleural fluid accumul. parapneumonic. effusion/. empyema. Ellen . Cheang. , MS4. Radiology student conference. July 1. st. , 2011. Overview. Case Presentation. . - HPI , clinical exams and . ddx. . - Review of our patient’s radiographic findings. dyspnea. Atoosa Adibi MD. . Department of Radiology. The most common diagnoses among elderly patients presenting to an ED with a complaint of acute shortness of breath or . dyspnoea. are: . decompensated. using LBC Technology. Jong Yull Kim, Prof.,PMIAC. Eulji University. Cellntech Bio.,Co.,Research Institute. Zhanar Yeleubayeva, MD.,MIAC. 1. Kinds of Effusion using LBC Technology. Pleural fluid. Ascitic . tamponade. Sunitha. Daniel. Outline. Brief Overview. Causes. Clinical Presentation. Investigations. Management Update. Overview. Abnormal . amount of and/or an abnormal character to fluid in the pericardial space. Chest examination of a patient with pleural effusion. dullness to percussion, decreased or absent tactile . fremitus. , decreased breath sounds, and decreased voice transmission, . mediastinal. shift to the opposite side. Morgan. . MS, RN. Pleural Effusion. What is the underlying cause of the effusion? . Malignancy?. Liver failure?. Hepatic hydrothorax . Post-op complication?. Common following cardiothoracic surgery. Appearance . Volume . Ph. . Viscosity. A semen specimen delivered to the laboratory in a condom has a normal sperm count and markedly decreased sperm motility. This is indicative of: . Decreased fructose . Pleural Effusion . Objectives. Know how to diagnose pleural effusions.. Understand the indications for thoracentesis. . Understand the main classification and etiologies of pleural effusions.. Know the common laboratory studies used to analyze pleural fluid.. . Dua. (. Associate Prof). Dept. of Pulmonary Medicine. Learning Objectives. What are various pleural disorders. When to suspect Pleural effusion. Symptoms & signs. Basic Evaluation & Management. effusions. K. Brat. Pneumonia. . Different. . epidemilogical. . types. . of. . pneumonia. . require. . different. . treatment. . orptions. and . procedures. . CAP (. Community. -. Acquired. How X-rays work . Radiation. Indications . DR. ABCDEFGHI. Common conditions. References. How do X-rays work?. X-rays . are.  electromagnetic . waves. Bone, fat, muscles and . tumours. . absorb X-rays at different levels . leural occur in 5% to 10% of patients with cirrhosis of the liver (1 ). In these patients, ascites is usually evident but a pleural effusion may develop in a cirrhotic patient in the absence ofdetecta Author: Salim Rezaie Epidemiology ✓ Annual incidence: A bout 1 million Americans each year Etiology ✓ Pleural Effusion is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space . ✓ The first s Obeidah. . Masoudi. MD,FCCP. American Board Pulmonary, Critical Care & . Sleep Medicine . Brown University.. . The pleura is the serous membrane that covers the lung parenchyma, the mediastinum, the diaphragm , and the rib cage. Divided into the visceral and the parietal pleura, both meet at the root of the lung, the pulmonary hilum.