Open AccessManagement of Pleural Effusions in Acute Medical Settings: a practical guide
Author(s) -
Y C Gary Lee,
Davies Rjo.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
acute medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.14
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 1747-4892
pISSN - 1747-4884
DOI - 10.52964/amja.0062
Subject(s) - medicine , intensive care medicine , pleural effusion , acute medicine , acute care , health care , surgery , economics , economic growth
In the setting of acute medical care, pleural effusions are often overlooked. This article aims to provide a practical guide for the initial workup of pleural effusions and the management of common types of effusions.