3.2 Serous Fluids (Gross examination) Flashcards
Normal appearance for serous fluid?
Clear and colorless to pale yellow (Similar to Synovial fluid)
Appearance (Bloody)
Distribution of blood: Uneven / Streaked
a. Hemothorax (Traumatic tap)
b. Hemorrhagic effusion
a
Appearance (Bloody)
Distribution of blood: Even
a. Hemothorax (Traumatic tap)
b. Hemorrhagic effusion
b
Appearance (Bloody)
Hematocrit: >50% of the blood hematocrit
a. Hemothorax (Traumatic tap)
b. Hemorrhagic effusion
a
Appearance (Bloody)
Hematocrit: <50% of the blood hematocrit
a. Hemothorax (Traumatic tap)
b. Hemorrhagic effusion
b
Appearance (Bloody)
Blood hct is 40
Fluid Hct is 25
a. Hemothorax (Traumatic tap)
b. Hemorrhagic effusion
a
Blood hct is 40 -> 20 (50%)
The fluid Hematocrit is GREATER than Blood Hct
Appearance (Bloody)
Blood hct is 40
Fluid Hct is 15
a. Hemothorax (Traumatic tap)
b. Hemorrhagic effusion
b
Blood Hct 20 -> 15 (50%)
The fluid Hematocrit is LESS than Blood Hct
Thoracic Duct leakage can cause Pseudochylous while chronic inflammation can cause chylous
T or F
F
Baligtad
Chylous: Milky
Pseudochylous: Yellowish / Greenish
T or F
T
Sudan III is a stain for Artificial fats such as Triglycerides
T or F
F
Natural fats
Appearance (Milky)
Triglycerides: <50 mg/dL
Sudan III staining: Neg / Weakly pos
Cholesterol Crystals: Present
a. Chylous
b. Pseudochylous
b
Appearance (Milky)
Triglycerides: >100 mg/dL
Sudan III staining: Strongly +
Cholesterol Crystals: Absent
a. Chylous
b. Pseudochylous
a
