Pleural Effusions

Pockets of Fluid - Pleural Effusions

Podcast written by: Dr. Jessica Kapralik (Internal Medicine Resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Andrew Cheung (General Internist)
Infographic by: Nikhita Singhal (Medical Student)

Resources:

1. JAMA: Does This Patient Have an Exudative Pleural Effusion?

2. AAFP: Diagnostic Approach to Pleural Effusions

3. The Story behind Light’s Criteria