Describe how investigations including chest X-ray, pleural aspiration, pleural biopsy, thoracic ultrasound and CT chest can help to differentiate between causes of effusion and the indications for each investigation.
Level
This learning outcome is a primary level outcome.
Sessions
This learning outcome is taught in the following sessions:
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Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Haematology (CR3) (Year 3)
- CE & SDL RS: Pleural Effusion and Pleural Disease