Factors influencing the measurement of pleural fluid pH.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Pleural fluid pH measurement is important in the management of patients with exudative pleural effusions, especially in guiding treatment of parapneumonic effusions. Common variations in the method used to sample pleural fluid affect the accuracy of the value obtained. This articl...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2009
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