Pleural effusion, sometimes referred to as “water on the lungs,” is the build-up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs. The pleura are thin membranes that line the lungs and the inside of the chest cavity and act to lubricate and facilitate breathing.
Pleural effusion, sometimes referred to as “water on the lungs,” is the build-up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs. The pleura are thin membranes that line the lungs and the inside of the chest cavity and act to lubricate and facilitate breathing.
Normally, the pleural space contains a small amount of fluid (5 to 15 mL), which acts as a lubricant that allows the pleural surfaces to move without friction.
But if fluid builds up from either increased production or inadequate removal pleural effusion results.
Pleural effusion B/L or unilateral (parapneumonic process)
Refers to any significant collection of fluid within pleural space.
Any imbalance in formation, absorption lead accumulation of pleural fluid. Common condition:
CHF
Bacterial pneumonia
Malignancy(chest tumor)
Pulmonary embolism
Pleura effusion is a condition refers to a collection of fluid in the pleural space. It is almost secondary to other conditions.
Emphysema is a type of COPD involving damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. As a result, your body does not get the oxygen it needs. Emphysema makes it hard to catch your breath. You may also have a chronic cough and have trouble breathing during exercise. The most common cause is cigarette smoking
Thoracentesis is a procedure in which a needle is inserted into the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This procedure is done to remove excess fluid, known as a pleural effusion, from the pleural space to help you breathe easier.
Normally, the pleural space contains a small amount of fluid (5 to 15 mL), which acts as a lubricant that allows the pleural surfaces to move without friction.
But if fluid builds up from either increased production or inadequate removal pleural effusion results.
Pleural effusion B/L or unilateral (parapneumonic process)
Refers to any significant collection of fluid within pleural space.
Any imbalance in formation, absorption lead accumulation of pleural fluid. Common condition:
CHF
Bacterial pneumonia
Malignancy(chest tumor)
Pulmonary embolism
Pleura effusion is a condition refers to a collection of fluid in the pleural space. It is almost secondary to other conditions.
Emphysema is a type of COPD involving damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. As a result, your body does not get the oxygen it needs. Emphysema makes it hard to catch your breath. You may also have a chronic cough and have trouble breathing during exercise. The most common cause is cigarette smoking
Thoracentesis is a procedure in which a needle is inserted into the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This procedure is done to remove excess fluid, known as a pleural effusion, from the pleural space to help you breathe easier.
Apparently a lengthy presentation actually very good for junior physicians as it covers all aspects of assessment, diagnosis and treatment of pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity
between the lining of the lungs and the thoracic cavity (i.e., the visceral
and parietal pleurae
).
Pleural effusion may be defined figuratively as the juice, oozing from the leaky lingerie of the lung. However the text book definition is the abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space due to disturbances in the forces that keep the pleural fluid economy in equilibrium...
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VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratory
to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
2. PLEURAL EFFUSION
Pleural effusion, an
excess collection of
fluid in the pleural
space.
Normally, the pleural
space contains a
small amount of fluid
(5 to 15 mL), which
acts as a lubricant that
allows the pleural
surfaces to move
without friction
4. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Due to etiological causes
Excess production & accumulation of Fluid in the pleural
space.
The effusion can be composed of a relatively clear fluid, or it
can be bloody or purulent.
An effusion of clear fluid may be a transudate or an
exudate
5. CONTINUED…..
Pleural effusion may be categorized as
either Transudate (watery fluid )or exudate
(protein-rich fluid).
Transudate is usually composed of ultrafiltrates
of plasma due to an imbalance in vascular
hydrostatic and oncotic forces in the chest (heart
failure, cirrhosis).
Exudate is typically produced by inflammatory
conditions (lung infection, lung cancer). Exudative
pleural effusions are usually more serious and
difficult to treat.
6. Clinical manisfestation
Fever with chills
Pleuritic chest pain
Dyspnea
shortness of breath.
Dry cough.
Loss of appetite.
Orthopnea
Decreased chest wall movement.
Decreased breath sounds
7. Diagnostic studies.
Complete health history
Physical examination: on auscultation
Decreased or absent breath sounds,
Decreased fremitus,
a dull, flat sound when percussed
Chest x-ray, chest CT scan
A pleural biopsy also may be performed.
8. CONTINUED…..
Pleural tapping (Thoracentesis) to check type of fluid
(exudate / transudate).
Pleural fluid is analyzed by
Chemistry studies (glucose, amylase, lactic
dehydrogenase (LDH) , Protein),
Cytologic analysis for malignant cells
pH.
Culture (Gram stain, Acid fast bacillus stain (for TB),
Blood test : Blood for LDH, glucose, protein,
pH, cholesterol
9. DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH TO PLEURAL EFFUSION IN ADULTS
An effusion is exudative if it meets any of the
following three criteria:
(1) the ratio of pleural fluid protein to serum protein is
greater than 0.5
(2) the pleural fluid lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) to
serum LDH ratio is greater than 0.6,
(3) pleural fluid LDH is greater than two thirds of the
upper limit of normal
10. Chest X-rays showing white areas at the lung
base suggest of pleural effusions
11. CT SCAN SHOWING FLUID COLLECTION ON BOTH SIDE OF
PLEURAL CAVITY
13. MANAGEMENT OF PLEURAL EFFUSION.
Treatment of the underlying cause (eg, heart
failure, pneumonia, lung cancer, cirrhosis).
Diuretics and other heart failure medications
chemotherapy, radiation therapy for cancer.
Inserting a chest tube connected to a water-seal
drainage system or suction to relieve pain and
reduce fluid in pleural space.
15. CONTINUED..
A chemical pleurodesis
Chemically irritating agents (eg. doxycycline, and
tetracycline bleomycin or talc) are instilled in the
pleural space by using a thoracoscopic approach
The chest tube is clamped for 60 to 90 minutes.
The tube is unclamped
Chest drainage may be continued several days
To promote the formation of adhesions between the
visceral and parietal pleurae.
16. SURGERY
Pleurectomy- consists of
surgically stripping the
parietal pleura from the
visceral pleura.
This produces and
inflammatory reaction that
causes adhesion formation
between the two layers as
they heal
17. THORACOTOMY
A thoracotomy is
performed to remove all
of the fibrous tissue and
in evacuating the
infection from the pleural
space.
Video-assisted
thoracoscopic surgery
(VATS)
Surgical management
continued..
18. NURSING DIAGNOSIS.
1. Ineffective Breathing Pattern RT Decreased Lung
Volume Capacity as evidenced by tachypnea
Monitor and record vital signs
Elevate head of the patient
Encourage patient to perform deep breathing
exercises
Assist client in the use of relaxation technique
Administer supplemental oxygen as ordered
19. 2. Impaired Gas Exchange R/T Alveolar –Capillary
Membrane Changes and respiratory fatigue
Secondary to Pleural Effusion
Monitor respiratory rate, depth and rhythm
Auscultate breath sounds,
Encourage frequent position changes and deep-
breathing exercises
Provide supplemental oxygen at lowest
concentration indicated
Administer prescribed medications as ordered
21. NURSING MANAGEMENT
Identify and treat the underlying cause
Monitor breath sounds
Place the client in a high Fowler’s position
Encourage coughing and deep breathing
Prepare the client for thoracentesis
If pleural effusion is recurrent, prepare the client for
pleurectomy or pleurodesis as prescribed