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at 8:29 p.m. Apr, 05, 2026
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This card is a potential duplicate of:
What is the next step in management of suspected pleural effusion visualized on CXR?
{{c1::Diagnostic thoracentesis}} 1555364449472
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- Undiagnosed pleural effusion is best evaluated with thoracentesis to determine if the fluid is transudative or exudative; exudative → further evaluation needed
- Exception: in patients with evidence of CHF (e.g., weight gain, pedal edema, bibasilar crackles), the first step is a trial of diuretics
- Undiagnosed pleural effusion is best evaluated with thoracentesis to determine if the fluid is transudative or exudative; exudative → further evaluation needed
- Exception: in patients with evidence of CHF (e.g., weight gain, pedal edema, bibasilar crackles), the first step is a trial of diuretics
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