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Thoracic ultrasound for pleural effusion in the intensive care unit: a narrative review from diagnosis to treatment

Pleural effusion (PLEFF), mostly caused by volume overload, congestive heart failure, and pleuropulmonary infection, is a common condition in critical care patients. Thoracic ultrasound (TUS) helps clinicians not only to visualize pleural effusion, but also to distinguish between the different types...

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Autores principales: Brogi, E., Gargani, L., Bignami, E., Barbariol, F., Marra, A., Forfori, F., Vetrugno, L.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5745967/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29282107
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13054-017-1897-5