Pleural effusion
Channel: Nursing School Explained
Date: 2020-04-30

This video explains the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, associated diagnostic tests, treatments and nursing considerations/patient teaching for pleural effusions. I also recommend watching the video on right- and left-sided heart failure as this is the most common cause of pleural effusion. 

You may also find these videos helpful:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD):
https://youtu.be/XV5XFcBeyFA

Pulmonary Embolus:
https://youtu.be/0jU-d494_wA

Pneumothorax & Hemothorax:
https://youtu.be/CEB6xk0NB8k

Chest Tubes & Chest Drainage Systems:
https://youtu.be/gZBCYn4p_xM

Pleural Effusion:
https://youtu.be/xxDE3vcMHkk

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS):
https://youtu.be/xxDE3vcMHkk

Acute Respiratory Failure:
https://youtu.be/yaXrGL5jPCk

Asthma:
https://youtu.be/pIHn-uGKkI4

Respiratory Medications:
https://youtu.be/kRpAz3GvBJc

Pneumothorax & Hemothorax:
https://youtu.be/CEB6xk0NB8k

Pleural Effusion:
https://youtu.be/xxDE3vcMHkk

Mechanical Ventilation:
https://youtu.be/s-8yFxaiy1U

Artificial Airways & Intubation:
https://youtu.be/EfuQLsDq3pU

Tension Pneumothorax:
https://youtu.be/oTtVYdE20ew

Croup & Epiglottitis:
https://youtu.be/LyAwys5OYs4

Cystic Fibrosis:
https://youtu.be/0aaNmSTigm0

Bronchiolitis:
https://youtu.be/27HnbmCo0ps

RSV:
https://youtu.be/Eb8oKjaVRZ4