Online Medical Books for Pleural effusion

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2. Pleural effusion: Introduction
3. Pleural effusion Misdiagnosis
4. Pleural effusion Causes
5. Pleural effusion Complications
6. Pleural effusion Treatments
7. Clinical trials
8. Diagnosis of Pleural effusion
9. Pleural effusion Overview
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Pleural Effusion: Exudate versus Transudate*
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)

... Characteristics of an exudative effusion    Pleural fluid–serum protein ratio >0.5    Pleural fluid lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) greater than two-thirds of the upper limit of normal for ... READ EXCERPTS »

Pleural Effusion: Exudate
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)

... Exudative Pleural Effusion Infection    Bacterial        Empyema        Parapneumonic effusion ... READ EXCERPTS »

Pleural Effusion: Transudate
(A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis)

... Cardiac disease    Congestive heart failure    Fluid overload    Constrictive pericarditis ... READ EXCERPTS »

Pleural effusion and empyema
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

... Pleural effusion is an excess of fluid in the pleural space. Normally, this space contains a small amount of extracellular fluid that lubricates the pleural surfaces. Increased production or inadequate removal of this fluid results in pleural effusion. Empyema is the accumulation of... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Pleural Effusion
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)

... Mark F. Giglio Pleural effusions occur in a variety of illnesses. The underlying causes range from benign atelectasis to malignancy. Pleural effusions develop in 1 million patients each year in the United States (1). Although... Approach ... History ... Physical examination (PE) ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment ... READ EXCERPTS »

Pleural effusion and empyema
(Handbook of Diseases)

... Pleural effusion is an excess of fluid in the pleural space. Normally, this space contains a small amount of extracellular fluid that lubricates the pleural surfaces. Increased production or inadequate removal of this fluid results in pleural effusion. Empyema... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »

Consider a differential diagnosisbeyond empyema when managing a pleural effusion
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

... Author: Craig DeWolfe, MD What to Do - Interpret the Data Although the most common etiology for a pleural effusion in the pediatric population is an empyema, its differential diagnosis is broad and the consequences of mismanaging one are... Suggested Readings ... READ EXCERPTS »

Pleural Effusion
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

... Richard M. Kravitz, MD Pleural Effusion - BASICS Pleural Effusion - description Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity Pleural Effusion - epidemiology Dependent on underlying cause ... Pleural Effusion - DIAGNOSIS ... Pleural Effusion - TREATMENT ... Pleural Effusion - FOLLOW UP ... Pleural Effusion - bibliography ... Pleural Effusion - CODES ... Pleural Effusion - FAQ ... READ EXCERPTS »

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