| 31. | Pleural effusions are classified as exudative ( high protein ) or transudative ( low protein ).
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| 32. | People with pleural effusions may show evidence of restriction in lung volumes due to the fluid.
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| 33. | This is a frequent occurrence with pleural effusion, caused by congestive heart failure ( CHF ).
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| 34. | It is used in pleurodesis ( fusion of the pleura because of incessant pleural effusions ).
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| 35. | If there is pleural effusion, palpation should reveal decreased vibration and there will be'stony dullness'on percussion.
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| 36. | Other complications which may occur include hemothorax, pleural effusion, pericarditis, wound infection and pneumonia and acquired scoliosis.
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| 37. | This causes pulmonary edema and pleural effusions.
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| 38. | A pleural effusion may be detected.
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| 39. | Pleural effusions can be treated in a similar manner, with repeated thoracentesis, pleurodesis, or placement of a drain.
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| 40. | This finding indicates possibly but not with certainty, of a pleural effusion, empyema, blood in pleural space ( Hemothorax ).
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