Pleural effusion: a structured approach to care (2005)
Rahman, Najib M., Chapman, Stephen J., Davies, Robert J. O.
The accumulation of fluid in the pleural space is a common manifestation of a wide range of disease. This review provides a structured approach to the investigation of the patient with a pleural...
Clinically Important Factors Influencing the Diagnostic Measurement of Pleural Fluid pH and Glucose
Rahman, Najib M., Mishra, Eleanor K., Davies, Helen E., Davies, Robert J. O., Lee, Y. C. Gary
Rationale: Accurate pleural fluid pH and glucose measurement is a key component in the diagnosis and management of patients with pleural effusion. Standardized methods of pleural fluid collection...