Pulmonology 8: Pleural Diseases (Rapid Review)

Evidence at the Bedside · Jul 30, 2026 · 13m

Short on time? Get exactly what you need to know about pleural disease in this highly focused episode of the Evidence at the Bedside Rapid Review Series. We skip the fluff and hit the highest-yield facts on diagnosing and managing pleural effusions and pneumothoraces. Learn why chest radiography should be the first test performed for effusions, how to interpret pleural fluid pH and glucose for parapneumonic effusions, and when to utilize thoracic point-of-care ultrasonography to detect a pneumothorax lung point sign. We also review the strict drainage criteria for empyema and the emergent…