Pleural fluid The fluid between the layers the pleura . The pleura is a 2-layer membrane that covers the thoracic cavity with a layer that transmits non-fluid. plettally fluid keeps the pleura moist and reduces friction between the membranes when breathing. The area that pleural fluid is known as the pleural contains space. There is usually a small amount of pleural fluid in the pleural space.
Sometimes too much fluid builds up in the pleural of space. This is known as as pleural effusion. Pleural effusion causes absolutely bloated feelings and makes breathing difficult. A pleural fluid analysis A group of studies looking for the cause. of pleural effusion.
Other names: pleural fluid aspiration
What is it used for?
A pleural fluid analysis It is used to find the cause of pleural of the effusion. There are two main types of pleural effusion:
- Transdiatis occurs when there is unbalanced pressure on a particular blood vessel. This causes extra fluid to leak into the pleural space. Transudate pleural Usually caused by cardiac deficiency or cirrhosis.
- Exsudaat occurs with trauma or inflammation. the pleura In the field there is an opportunity to create excess fluid leakage from certain blood vessels. Exudate pleural Exudates contain numerous bases. These include infections such as pneumonia, cancer, kidney damage and autoimmune diseases. They usually occur only on one side of the chest.
To find out which type of pleural your camber, your health care provider will have the opportunity to apply a method known as light aspect. The light aspect is reimbursement for some of your findings pleural fluid analysis the results of one or more protein blood tests.
It is important to find out which type of pleural exudation you can get the right healing.
Why do I need a pleural fluid analysis ?
This test may be necessary if you have symptoms of pleural from bacterial exudates. These include
- Chest pain
- Dry, nonproductive cough (cough with no mucus rising)
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
Some people with pleural Immediate blotting without drawing. However, your doctor may order this test for another reason you have an x-ray of your chest and show these symptoms. of pleural effusion.
What happens during a pleural fluid analysis ?
Your doctor must send something to the pleural fluid from your pleural Room. This is done with the help of a procedure called a thoracentesis. This procedure can be performed in a clinic or a physician’s office. During the procedure:
- You must take out most of your clothes and then cover yourself with paper or cloth.
- You work in a hospital bed or chair, resting your hands on a flexible table. This will put your body in proper condition for the procedure.
- Your doctor cleans the back area with disinfectant
- Your doctor sprays a narcotic agent onto your skin so you feel little pain during the procedure.
- As soon as the area is completely petrified, your doctor will place a needle in your back between your rib bones. The needle goes in. the pleural Room. The physician can use ultrasound to find the best place to bring the needle.
- Once the needle is in, some pressure can be applied.
- Your doctor is leaving. fluid into the needle.
- You may be asked to pause your breathing or to blow deeply at certain times during the procedure.
- When enough fluid Once the needle is marked, it is withdrawn and a connection is made in the area of the procedure.
A blood test for a specific protein is used to calculate the optical reference. In this way, the blood test can be taken.
Need to prepare for a test?
No special means for Thoracente or blood testing is required. However, your physician can have chest X-rays taken prior to the procedure.
Are there any risks associated with the test?
Chest is generally considered a harmless procedure. Hazards are generally minor and include pain and bleeding in the procedure room.
Serious WOR is rare, but there is every chance that there will be a lot of positional edema, among other things, ruptured edema of the non-energetic or cranky ones pleural fluid removed. After the procedure, the doctor can obtain an X-ray of the chest to find any deterioration.
What do the results mean?
Your results give a good chance to show whether you have a transfusion pattern or an exudation pattern. of pleural Exudation. Transport. pleural Effusion is usually caused by heart deficiency or cirrhosis of the liver.Exsudaat effusion has every opportunity to be caused by all kinds of diseases and near criteria. Once the type of of pleural exudation has been established, the physician will probably order more studies to make a final diagnosis.
If you have any questions about the results, talk to your own health care provider.
Is there anything else I should know? a pleural fluid analysis ?
Your pleural fluid It is possible to compare your results to other tests, such as tests for glucose and albumin, which are proteins produced by the liver. Comparisons can be used as part of a light standard to find out what types of diseases are present. of pleural effusion you have.
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