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Parapneumonic pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between layers of the tissue lining the lung and the chest cavity, which develops in the setting of pneumonia.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 08/13/2010
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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What percent of people have parapneumonic pleural effusion?
30% - 50%.
How do you treat pleural effusion?
drain...
Mortality of pleural effusion?
The mortality of pleural effusion depends on various factors such as underlying cause, patient's overall health, and timely treatment. In general, if pleural effusion is treated promptly and effectively, the mortality rate is low. However, severe or untreated cases can lead to complications such as respiratory failure and sepsis, which can increase mortality risk.
Why the patient of pleural effusion should lie towards the side of the lung which is having pleural effusion?
To increase oxygenation/ventilation of the unaffected lung
What does pleural effusion mean?
The pleural effusion is any abnormal amount of fluid all around the lungs. It can result to varying types of medical conditions.
Asbestos-related pleural effusion?
DefinitionAsbestos-related pleural effusion is a collection of fluid around the lung that generally develops a few years after asbestos exposure. The fluid collection is not harmful and usually goes away on its own.See: Pleural effusionAlternative NamesPleural effusion - asbestos-related
Where was no evidence of pleura effusion What does this mean?
no pleural effusion no pulmonary nodule no endobronchial lessions of the lungs
Can a left pleural effusion be serious?
Yes. Deadly.
What effect does pleural effusion has on inspiration?
You can not take deep breath in pleural effusion. The entry of the air is restricted on the affected side. The plain X ray is diagnostic of the condition.
How is a Denver Catheter drained?
Pleural drain that patient can drain fluid from pleural effusion or ascites on own.
Could a displaced rib cause pleural effusion?
yes
What is the icd-9 code for recurrent pleural effusion?
511.81
