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Chapter 1

Synovial effusion

In this chapter, we will discuss the pathophysiology of synovial effusion, the acquisition and analysis of synovial fluid, and how to determine the cause of the effusion.
7 Lessons
14:53 min
Synovial effusion intro
0:33 min
Identifying a synovial effusion
2:24 min
Acquiring synovial fluid for analysis
2:04 min
Analyzing synovial fluid
4:35 min
Covering crystal analysis
1:22 min
Diagnosing types of synovial effusions
3:55 min
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Chapter 2

Pleural effusion

Here, you will cover the pathophysiology and classification of pleural effusions, acquisition and analysis of pleural fluid, and how to determine the cause of the effusion.
8 Lessons
19:03 min
Pleural effusion intro
0:28 min
Identifying a pleural effusion
2:16 min
Acquiring pleural fluid for analysis
1:59 min
Analyzing gross appearance and cell count
2:55 min
Classifying pleural effusions
3:48 min
Differentiating transudative and exudative effusions
3:19 min
Investigating other pleural fluid components
4:18 min
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Chapter 3

Ascites

Learn how to acquire ascites fluid and test for specific etiologies in this chapter. You will cover the pathophysiology of ascites and learn when to order further testing.
8 Lessons
20:34 min
Ascites intro
0:25 min
Diagnosing ascites
3:36 min
Acquiring ascites fluid by paracentesis
2:05 min
Examining the gross appearance
2:41 min
Analyzing the cell count and protein concentration
2:52 min
Conducting other testing
4:00 min
Testing for specific etiologies
4:55 min
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Chapter 4

Cerebrospinal fluid

Master the lumbar puncture and subsequent analysis of CSF in this chapter. You will also learn how to order additional testing and distinguish between viral and bacterial meningitis.
8 Lessons
17:32 min
Cerebrospinal fluid intro
0:32 min
Introducing cerebrospinal fluid
2:35 min
Obtaining a CSF sample
1:50 min
Analyzing gross appearance and cell count
3:36 min
Analyzing the chemical composition
4:13 min
Using additional testing
2:20 min
Diagnosing meningitis
2:26 min
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Chapter 5

Pericardial effusion

This chapter covers the pathophysiology of pericardial effusion, pericardial fluid analysis, and how to determine the cause of the effusion.
6 Lessons
9:05 min
Pericardial effusion
0:31 min
Identifying a pericardial effusion
3:54 min
Performing pericardial fluid drainage
1:42 min
Analyzing pericardial fluid
2:22 min
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Body Fluid Lab Essentials Outro
0:36 min
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