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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
14m 53s
Synovial effusion intro
33s
Identifying a synovial effusion
2m 24s
Acquiring synovial fluid for analysis
2m 4s
Analyzing synovial fluid
4m 35s
Covering crystal analysis
1m 22s
Diagnosing types of synovial effusions
3m 55s
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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
19m 3s
Pleural effusion intro
28s
Identifying a pleural effusion
2m 16s
Acquiring pleural fluid for analysis
1m 59s
Analyzing gross appearance and cell count
2m 55s
Classifying pleural effusions
3m 48s
Differentiating transudative and exudative effusions
3m 19s
Investigating other pleural fluid components
4m 18s
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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
20m 34s
Ascites intro
25s
Diagnosing ascites
3m 36s
Acquiring ascites fluid by paracentesis
2m 5s
Examining the gross appearance
2m 41s
Analyzing the cell count and protein concentration
2m 52s
Conducting other testing
4m
Testing for specific etiologies
4m 55s
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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
17m 32s
Cerebrospinal fluid intro
32s
Introducing cerebrospinal fluid
2m 35s
Obtaining a CSF sample
1m 50s
Analyzing gross appearance and cell count
3m 36s
Analyzing the chemical composition
4m 13s
Using additional testing
2m 20s
Diagnosing meningitis
2m 26s
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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
9m 5s
Pericardial effusion
31s
Identifying a pericardial effusion
3m 54s
Performing pericardial fluid drainage
1m 42s
Analyzing pericardial fluid
2m 22s
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Body Fluid Lab Essentials Outro
36s
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Amer Wahed, MD FRCPath
Amer is a Professor and Vice Chair (Clinical Pathology) and Associate Residency Program Director in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston, USA.
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