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large effusion (>1/2 hemithorax)
loculated effusion
effusion associated with thickened parietal pleura
positive culture of pleural fluid/Gram stain positive
pH < 7.20
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i dont think these are the only situations in which a parapneumonic effusion needs to be drained...
other indications are-
1) thick pus
2)glucose<60mg/dl
3)LDH>1000
4)positive gram stain
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Quick Scroll 06.20.08 (2 months ago) #3
thank you very short but very informative
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