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28. Pleural Disease Part 2: Effusions and more with Dr. Michal Sobieszczyk

Critical Care Time

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Understanding Pleural Effusions and Light's Criteria

This chapter delves into the topic of pleural effusions, explaining Light's criteria for differentiating between exudative and transudative fluids in the pleural space. The speakers emphasize the importance of thorough workups, discuss the limitations of Light's criteria, and highlight the need for considering patient context in interpreting pleural fluid findings.

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