3. Evaluate for Pneumothorax – Mediastinal Shift
Large pleural effusions may cause a mass effect, shifting the mediastinum and trachea to the opposite side, and/or causing atelectasis of the adjacent lung.
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by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Pleura & Diaphragm
3. Evaluate for Pneumothorax – Mediastinal Shift
Large pleural effusions may cause a mass effect, shifting the mediastinum and trachea to the opposite side, and/or causing atelectasis of the adjacent lung.
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