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This document discusses empyema, which is the accumulation of pus in the pleural space. It describes the etiology as being infections like pneumonia or tuberculosis. The pathophysiology involves infection, inflammation, and increased capillary permeability that allows fluid containing white blood cells and proteins to accumulate in the pleural space. Over time, this can progress to adhesion and thickening of the pleural membranes. The document outlines the diagnostic process and management approaches like thoracentesis, pleurodesis to prevent further fluid buildup, and decortication to remove fibrous tissue.
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empyema.pdf
- 1. Empyema Anees.A Assistant professor, Govt college of nursing , Alappuzha
- 2. Pleural effusion It is the collection of fluid with in the pleural space Transudate and exudate Transudate : increased hydrostatic pressure ( Heart failure ) decreased oncotic pressure ( liver disease – hypoalbuminimea ) Exudate : Inflammation ( pneumonia, lung abscess, chest trauma, pulmonary malignancies, infarction ,emboli, pancreatitis )
- 5. Transudate It is due to increased hydrostatic pressure or due to decreased oncotic pressure Pleural fluid analysis Low cell count Low protein count Fluid is clear/ pale yellow Exudate It is due to inflammation Pleural fluid analysis High cell count high protein count Fluid is dark yellow
- 7. Empyema Accumulation of pus with in the pleural space Etiology Pneumonia TB Lung abscess
- 8. Pathophysiology Infection, inflammation Release of inflammatory mediators Capillary permeability Release of WBC and proteins Increase pleural fluid/ exudate Initiation of fibroblast ( collagen and other proteins ) activity Adherence of the two pleural membranes ( adhesion)/ thickening/ fibrosis )
- 9. Phases Exudate phase ( 1-3 days ) (Infection and inflammation- capillary permeability- leakage of fluids in to pleural space) Fibro purulent phase ( 4-14 days ) Neutrophil accumulation and development of empyema Organizing stage ( after 14 days ) Fibroblasts grow in to the exudate , collagen formation and adhesion formation thickened pleura, fibrotic changes
- 10. Clinical manifestations Fever, chills Pleuritic pain Features of respiratory distress Dyspnea Tachypnea hypoxemia Decreased movement of the chest wall on the affected side Decreased breath sounds on the involved lung segments Tracheal deviation Hypotension, tachycardia
- 11. Diagnosis X- ray CT Thoracentesis Pleural fluid analysis : Bacterial culture, Gram stain AFB stain ( TB) red and white blood cell counts, chemistry studies ( glucose, amylase, LDH) cytogenic studies ( malignant cells , PH) Pleural biopsy
- 16. Management Identify the underlying cause of the pleural effusion Prevent re accumulation of fluid To relieve dyspnea Thoracentesis is performed To remove fluid To obtain a specimen for analysis To relieve dyspnea Repeated thoracentesis may results in depletion of protein, electrolytes, hypovolemia, hypotension
- 17. Pleurodesis It is performed to obliterate the pleural space and prevent the accumulation of fluid It may be performed using a thoracoscopic approach or using a chest tube A chemically irritating agent ( talc, bleomycin, doxycycline) is instilled in to the pleural space After the agent is instilled, chest tube is clamped for 60-90 minutes and patient is assisted to assume various positions to promote uniform distribution of the agent and to maximize its contact with the pleural surfaces To promote adhesions between the visceral and parietal pleura surfaces
- 23. Decortication It is the surgical removal of fibrous tissue in the pleural surface This procedure is called PLEURAL PEEL