Pleural Effusion Flashcards
1
Q
what is a better assessment of inflammation in a pleural effusion?
A
LDH
2
Q
what would you see on CXR with pleural effusion instead of atelectasis?
A
contoured curve
3
Q
what is the txment for hepatic hydrothorax?
A
get rid of ascites
4
Q
what is pleuritic chest pain?
A
sharp pain when you take a deep breath in
5
Q
what defines empyema?
A
pus in pleural space
6
Q
what is complicated paraneumonic effusion?
A
pH <60, drain
7
Q
what is uncomplicated parapneumonic effusion?
A
> 7.21-7.29, consider drainage
8
Q
what is the course of txment for empyema?
A
3 weeks
9
Q
what are the pulmonary
A
microscopic polyangiitis
GPA (wegeners)
churg strauss
good pastures
