Pleural Diseases

Pleural Effusion

Transudate (MCC CHF) vs Exudate (MCC Infection)

***MUST KNOW LIGHTS CRITERIA***

Xray = **Blunting of costophrenic angle**

Tx: Treat underlying condition

 

Pneumothorax

Sudden onset, dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain

**HYPERRESONNANCE DURING PERCUSSION**

Decreased breath sounds on affected side

Xray = **Companion line**

Tx: Depends on severity 

(TENSION PTX IS AN EMERGENCY = NEEDLE DECOMPRESSION)

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