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Fluid in the thoracic area, or pleural effusion, can be caused by several factors, including infections (like pneumonia or tuberculosis), heart failure, malignancies, or inflammatory conditions such as pneumonia or pleuritis. Additionally, conditions that lead to increased pressure in the blood vessels, such as liver cirrhosis, can also result in fluid accumulation. Trauma or injury to the chest can contribute to fluid buildup as well. Accurate diagnosis often requires imaging and clinical evaluation to determine the underlying cause.
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What is thoracic paracentesis?
Thoracic paracentesis is more commonly referred to (at least in the United States) as simply thoracentesis, and it is the draining of fluid from the thoracic (chest) cavity.
Brown Fluid in the Chest Cavity?
If there is brown fluid in the chest cavity, it could be blood or pus. This can become dangerous if there is an abundance of fluid.
What are six reasons for Thoracentesis?
Diagnostic to get specimen of fluid for culture and cytology Therapeutic to take out fluid if effusion compromising breathing Therapeutic to instill medicine in the chest cavity Therapeutic to expand the lung in case of pneumothorax Therapeutic to remove blood after chest traumas Post operatively after cardio-thoracic surgery to drain out blood and fluid and to expand the lungs
What cavity does the pericardium line?
The pericardial cavity. Try the chest, or thoracic cavity.
Can overfilling transmission with fluid cause damage?
Yes - could cause fluid to foam and not lubricate properly
What could cause the transmission fluid to look foamy on the dipstick?
Having too much fluid will cause your transmission fluid to look foamy
What is a Pleur-evac?
It's a wet suction control system that drains the chest of fluid and is frequently necessary for thoracic, cardiovascular, trauma and critical care. I'm a court reporter and have heard medical experts testify about it.
Does lymph fluid always flow toward the thoracic cavity?
true.
Could filling the transmission fluid too high cause a leak?
Yes, that can cause the fluid to foam up and leak out of the vent.
What is the reason for having a chest drainage procedure?
Chest drainage therapy is done to relieve pressure on the lungs, and remove fluid that could promote infection. Installing a chest drainage tube can be either an emergency or a planned procedure.
What is chylothorax?
A chylothorax is a condition that results from lymphatic fluid accumulating in the pleural cavity. Its cause is usually leakage from the thoracic duct or one of the main lymphatic vessels that drain to it. The most common causes are lymphoma and trauma caused by thoracic surgery.11. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chylothorax
Why do you lay a patient with a chest injury on their injured side?
The chest injury may cause blood, fluid and contaminants to pool inside the chest, and placing the injured side lower will minimize accumulation against the damaged lung, the heart and the major arteries.
