#182 Pleural Effusions: 5 Pearls Segment
Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast
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Understanding Pleural pH and Effusion Analysis
This chapter explores the significance of pleural pH levels in diagnosing and managing patient conditions, stressing how misinterpretation can arise from certain local anesthetics and timing of testing. It also examines the role of cellular predominance in pleural fluid, the diagnostic value of ADA testing for tuberculosis, and the complexities of eosinophilic pleural effusions.
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