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Qué es el derrame Pleural

- Acumulaicon anormal de líquido en el espacio Pleural


- Normal: 5-20 ml líquido seroso

Criterios de Ligth

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Manifestaciones clincas en Derrames Pleurales

- Tos


- Disnea


- Dolor torácico Tipo Pleuritico


- Matidez en la percusión torácica


- ⬇️ Fremito táctil


- ⬇️ local de la intensidad de los ruidos respiratorios


- Egofonia


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Tx en Derrames recurrentes

- Pleurodesis

Abordaje en la extensión de Derrames pleurales

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DX diferencial de Derrames

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Diferencias entre derrame Trasudado o Exudado

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