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Podcast: PulmPEEPs
Episode: Top Consult Series: Approach to Parapneumonic Effusions
Description: We continue our Top Consult Series on Pleural Disease and bring you a dedicated episode on Parapneumonic effusions. We are joined by two guest experts, Dr. David Feller-Kopman and Dr. Mihir Parikh. Listen in as we discuss the spectrum of parapneumonic effusions, including simple parapneumonic effusions, complicated parapneumonic effusions, and empyema. You will hear what to look for on imaging, what tests to send with pleural drainage as well as discuss the need for surgical consultation.
Meet our Guests
Dr. Mihir Parikh is currently an Assistant Professor of Medicine and academic interventional pulmonologist at Beth...