pleural effusion

     

Pleural effusion is excess flui that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs. Excessive amounts of such fluid can impair breathing by limiting the expansion of the lungs during inhalation.

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  • @LucreciaTenshi it looks like a pleural effusion and a blocked chest drain. We need to remove the old drain, drain the pus and set a new one
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  • Handout on pleural effusion provides general information for patients: