Synovial effusion
In this chapter, we will discuss the pathophysiology of synovial effusion, the acquisition and analysis of synovial fluid, and how to determine the cause of the effusion.
- Synovial effusion intro
- Identifying a synovial effusion
- Acquiring synovial fluid for analysis
- Analyzing synovial fluid
- Covering crystal analysis
- Diagnosing types of synovial effusions
- Synovial effusion quiz
Pleural effusion
Here, you will cover the pathophysiology and classification of pleural effusions, acquisition and analysis of pleural fluid, and how to determine the cause of the effusion.
- Pleural effusion intro
- Identifying a pleural effusion
- Acquiring pleural fluid for analysis
- Analyzing gross appearance and cell count
- Classifying pleural effusions
- Differentiating transudative and exudative effusions
- Investigating other pleural fluid components
- Pleural effusion quiz
Ascites
Learn how to acquire ascites fluid and test for specific etiologies in this chapter. You will cover the pathophysiology of ascites and learn when to order further testing.
- Ascites intro
- Diagnosing ascites
- Acquiring ascites fluid by paracentesis
- Examining the gross appearance
- Analyzing the cell count and protein concentration
- Conducting other testing
- Testing for specific etiologies
- Ascites quiz
Cerebrospinal fluid
Master the lumbar puncture and subsequent analysis of CSF in this chapter. You will also learn how to order additional testing and distinguish between viral and bacterial meningitis.
- Cerebrospinal fluid intro
- Introducing cerebrospinal fluid
- Obtaining a CSF sample
- Analyzing gross appearance and cell count
- Analyzing the chemical composition
- Using additional testing
- Diagnosing meningitis
- Cerebrospinal fluid quiz
Pericardial effusion
This chapter covers the pathophysiology of pericardial effusion, pericardial fluid analysis, and
how to determine the cause of the effusion.
- Pericardial effusion
- Identifying a pericardial effusion
- Performing pericardial fluid drainage
- Analyzing pericardial fluid
- Pericardial effusion quiz
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