Bacterial - Streptococcus most common - Staph aureus - Anaerobes May follow episode of pneumonia

Empyema Flashcards by rebecca duff

Definition

build up of pus in the pleural cavity

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Aetiology

Bacterial

May follow episode of pneumonia

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symptoms

Pleuritic chest pain
NO COUGH
high fever

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Investigation

CT
ultrasound of the pleura
diagnosed with pleural aspiration- thoracentesis

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Treatment

Chest drain
Antibiotics
t-Pa: clotting breakdown

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