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Empyema Flashcards

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What is Empyema?

A

This is pus in the pleural space

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What causes Empyema?

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This is a complication of pneumonia

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Common presentation?

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A patient with resolving pneumonia develops a fever - suspect Empyema

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Other causes of Empyema?

A

Chest Surgery
Lung Abscess
Trauma/Injury

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Symptoms of Empyema?

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Chest pain (worse on inspiration)
Fever
SOB
Cough

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Signs of Empyema?

A

Pleural Rub

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Diagnosis of Empyema?

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CXR (Shows effusion)

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Treatment of Empyema?

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Drainage (Pleural Fluid Drainage)

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