Pleural effusion treatment information
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Clinical Examination & Assessment | Check: Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Pulse Physician examination | Check: Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Pulse Physician examination | Check: Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Pulse Physician examination | Check: Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Pulse Physician examination |
Diagnostics & Laboratory Tests | General blood tests, coagulation profile Post-thoracentesis tests Microbiological tests (sputum, pleural fluid, etc.) Chest X-ray before and after thoracentesis Pleural ultrasound Chest CT scan if necessary | Tests to identify the underlying cause
| Xét nghiệm tổng quát, đánh giá lại nhiễm trùng Xét nghiệm xác định nguyên nhân Các cận lâm sàng khác nếu cần | Other paraclinical tests if necessary |
Medications & Procedures | Thoracentesis, pleural biopsy (if indicated) Pain relievers, cough suppressants, antipyretics, antibiotics if necessary Medications for concurrent conditions if any Respiratory support if necessary | Pleural biopsy, chest tube drainage (if indicated) Pain relievers, cough suppressants, antipyretics, antibiotics if necessary Medications for concurrent conditions if any Discontinue respiratory support if possible | Treatment of the underlying cause
Medications for concurrent conditions if any
| Treatment of the underlying cause Pain relievers, cough suppressants, antipyretics, antibiotics if necessary
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Activity | Physical therapy as prescribed by the physical therapist Moderate ambulation with family assistance | Physical therapy as prescribed by the physical therapist Moderate ambulation with family assistance | Physical therapy as prescribed by the physical therapist Moderate ambulation with family assistance | Physical therapy as prescribed by the physical therapist Moderate ambulation with family assistance |
Nutrition | Hospital diet prescribed by the physician | Hospital diet prescribed by the physician | Hospital diet prescribed by the physician | Hospital diet prescribed by the physician |
Communication | Explain the medical condition to the patient and family | Explain the medical condition to the patient and family | Explain the medical condition to the patient and family | Address concerns and questions raised by the patient Counsel on warning signs requiring re-examination |
Discharge Planning |
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| Discharge when the medical condition is stable
| Discharge when the medical condition is stable
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The above information is subject to change depending on specific cases; physicians will adjust according to each patient's condition.
The information above is for reference purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please contact your doctor for detailed medical consultation.