Non-Malignant Pleural Effusions - Part Two with Dr. Gauhar

January 15, 2016 / Laura Bishop

In this lecture, Dr. Umair Gauhar reviews pleural anatomy, normal characteristics of pleural effusion and epidemiology of pleural effusions. He then delves into a thorough discussion of parapneumonic effusions (including various classification schemas) as well as treatment options both empiric antibiotic regimens and a comprehensive discussion thoracentesis. This is a must watch lecture for pulmonologists, intensivists, and internists!

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UMAIR GAUHAR, MBBS

Dr. Gauhar is an assistant professor of medicine in the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Louisville. He is also the co-director of the Interventional Pulmonary Program. He has interests in thoracic oncology.

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categories / Critical Care (ICU), Inpatient, Pulmonary and Allergy
tags / Pneumonia, Parapneumonic effusion, Pleural effusion, Pulmonary, Thoracentesis