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Let These Pointers Lead You To Pleural Effusion Reporting Perfection

Published on Thu Dec 07, 2023

Hint: The Code first notes are crucial reading. Thin membranes, known as pleura, cover the outside of the lungs and the inside of the chest cavity, and sometimes, too much fluid accumulates within this lining, causing respiratory problems. Anesthesiologists often have a hand in the management and/or treatment of patients with pleural effusion, so be ready to report the condition [...]
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