Pleural Effusion Explained Clearly
- 3 concise videos and 2 quizzes
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EVALUATE PLEURAL EFFUSIONS WITH CONFIDENCE
A pleural effusion is a common finding, and the fluid itself often points to the cause. Dr. Roger Seheult explains how effusions form, where thoracentesis fits into the workup, and how to interpret the fluid.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Medical students, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and respiratory therapists.
WHO IS THE INSTRUCTOR?
Dr. Roger Seheult, MD, is quadruple board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep medicine. He is trusted by universities, clinicians, and medical learners worldwide for his ability to illustrate complex topics so they are understood, not memorized.
Clear understanding leads to confident clinical decisions and reduces information overload.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE IN THIS COURSE:
- The definition and pathophysiology of pleural effusion
- Diagnosis and the role of thoracentesis
- Exudate versus transudate using Light's criteria
- What gross fluid analysis can tell you
- Quizzes to reinforce the core concepts
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Your instructor
Roger Seheult, MD
- Quadruple Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.
- Over 20 years teaching experience as both an exam preparation instructor and an assistant professor of medicine.
- Experience as a medical director for both a Southern California Physician Assistant Program and a Respiratory Therapy Program.
Course curriculum
3 concise videos and 2 quizzes. 1 lesson is free to preview before you buy.
All lessons3 videos, 2 quizzes. 1 free to preview
- Pleural Effusion: Definition, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis & ThoracentesisFree preview
- Quiz 1
- Pleural Effusion: Exudate versus Transudate - Light's Criteria
- Quiz 2
- Gross fluid analysis
Rated 4.9 from 212 reviews
Thank you, this will help me be a better RN. We are frequently asked questions by family members on how their loved one got a pleural effusion, this course was very informative.
Rebecca Felch
Back to the basics in a much better and useful way than residency thanks.
Andrés von Wernitz
Mechanism was clearly explained. Simple straight forward process to remember types and etiology of effusions.
Amy Cardona
Excellent explanation on how to differentiate transudate vs exudate effusion.
Chi Abongwa
This was a good overview, exactly what I needed to know for my upcoming exam.
Laura Oglesby
Awesome down and dirty about pleural effusion. Very useful information.
Michele Wilkinson, NP
Great explanation of pleural fluid analysis. Quite clear. Thank you.
Lee Gardner
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great
matthew horgan
great course.
Ilia Bethea-Golden, NP
Clearly explained and easy to follow
Johanna Bickerstaff
Great overview of pleural effusions
Marti Gilliam, NP
It was great. I would have appreciated actual chest X-ray imaging and ct imagining to explain at what point thoracentesis is appropriate. Thank you
coleman gulick, NP
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