Paracentesis vs Thoracentesis: When To Use Each Procedure

Paracentesis vs Thoracentesis
Joseph Esherick, M.D., FAAFP, FHM
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If patients’ lymphatic systems aren’t working efficiently, they can experience water retention (edema) in various parts of their bodies. Edema commonly occurs when patients have an infection, kidney disease, venous insufficiency, heart failure, or cirrhosis of the liver. This abnormal…
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Peudoexudative Pleural Effusions: Correctly Reclassifying Transudate Effusions

Pseudoexudative pleural effusion
Joseph Esherick, M.D., FAAFP, FHM
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Pleural effusions occur when excessive fluid such as blood or pus accumulates between the visceral pleura and parietal pleura of the pleural cavity. Evaluating patients for pleural effusions involves certain challenges. However, prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to reduce…
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Bacterial Meningitis Diagnosis and Management

bacterial meningitis diagnosis
Joseph Esherick, M.D., FAAFP, FHM
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The number of bacterial meningitis cases is over 1.2 million each year while 1 in 10 people who have it may die from the infection despite receiving treatment. Bacterial meningitis is an extremely serious and life-threatening condition requiring prompt diagnosis.…
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