Pleural Effusion : Cause, Symptoms And Treatment

PLEURAL EFFUSION

pleural effusion occur when too much fluid collect in the pleural space.  (the space between the two layer of the pleura)

** "It is commonly known as water in the lungs " **

Definition :-

Pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid in the pleural space.

Etiology :-

Heart failure 

Liver failure

Pneumonia 

Renal failure 

Pulmonary embolism

Tuberculosis

Pulmonary infection

Connective tissue disorder

Neoplastic tumors

Sign & symptoms :-

Chest pain

Chills

Fever

Pneumonia

Cough

Complication

Respiratory failure

Diagnostic evaluation :-

History collection

Physical examination

Chest CT scan

Pleural biopsy

Chest X Ray

Pleural aspiration

Para synthesis

Treatment :-

1. Thoracentesis

2. Pleural drain

3. Tube thoracostomy (chest tube)

4. Pleurodesis

5. Pleural decortication

Management :-

Treatment is aim under line cause (heart disease infection tumors)

Thoracentesis is done to remove fluid collect a specimen and relieve dyspnea.

Nursing management

1. Elevate head of bed, change position regular

2. Provide fowler or semi fowler position to expand lung properly and relieve dyspnea

3. Encourage for bed rest to reduce oxygen consumption

4. Provide nutrition diet

5. Administrator antimicrobial agents

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