Acute Medicine | Breathlessness 06 knowledge C

Speciality
Nurses
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
elearning for healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity

Investigation and management of pleural effusions in adults
Session overview
Description
This session provides an overview of the initial investigation and management of pleural effusions in adults.

Learning objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • describe how to determine whether a pleural effusion is a transudate or an exudate
  • list the causes of transudate and exudate pleural effusion in adults
  • plan the appropriate initial investigations for a pleural effusion
  • determine an appropriate management plan based on the investigation results
Modules this course belongs to
Acute Medicine | Breathlessness Module for NursesAcute Medicine | Breathlessness Module for Nurses
Online
20 to 30 minutes each to complete
$69.00
Certificate
Type
Course
Delivery
Online
Title
Acute Medicine | Breathlessness 06 knowledge C
Speciality
Nurses
Location
ONLINE
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
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