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What are some of the signs and symptoms of pleural thickening?
The initial symptoms of pleural thickening are hard to detect, but sufferers often experience difficulty breathing and a slight pain or tightness in the chest after physical exertion. Symptoms may take many years to develop and can vary from individual to individual.
The pleural membrane lines the chest cavity and lies over the?
The pleural membrane lines the chest cavity and lies over the
How is Pleural fluid contained?
Pleural fluid is contained between the parietal pleura and chest wall.
What is the space called between the lungs and chest?
The mediastinum.
What are the lungs housed in?
CHEST CAVITY!!! =]
What is Empyema in the pleural cavity also called?
Empyema in the pleural cavity is sometimes called empyema thoracis, or empyema of the chest
What is the pleural chest cavity?
The lungs
If the chest drain comes out of the chest does the hole in the chest wall need to be covered immediately so that it is air tight and to prevent air getting into the pleural cavity?
The hole must be covered as soon as possible. Otherwise, the air enters to the pleural cavity.
What is a surgical incision into the chest walls to open the pleural cavity?
Thoracotomy
When do we need Chest Tube Insertion besides for pleural effusion?
a chest tube is used for the treatment of pnuemothorax or hemopnuemothorax..
The difference between pleural effusion and a pneumothorax?
Pneumothorax is the result of an injury where air gets into the chest cavity. It can result from an open wound in the chest, such as by being stabbed, or it can occur from a closed wound such as broken ribs. Tension pneumothorax is the buildup of air in the chest cavity collapses the lung and puts pressure on the heart, which then can't pump blood effectively.
What is another name for empyema thoracis?
Empyema in the pleural cavity or empyema of the chest
