Pleural Mechanics and Fluid Exchange

Pleural mechanics and fluid exchange.

The pleural space separating the lung and chest wall of mammals contains a small amount of liquid that lubricates the pleural surfaces during breathing. Recent studies have pointed to a conceptual understanding of the pleural space that is different from the one advocated some 30 years ago in this journal. The fundamental concept is that pleural surface pressure, the result of the opposing reco...

Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Engineering

Second International Symposium on Ultrasonic Doppler Methods for Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Engineering Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland 20. 22. September, 1999 Second International Symposium on Ultrasonic Doppler Methods for Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Engineering (2. ISUD) 20. 22. September, 1999 Paul Scherrer Instimte Villigen, Switzerland SCientific Committee Dr. M.P. Chauve (IRP...

Pleural Fluid and Histologic Analysis

Although talc slurry pleurodesis is effective for control of malignant pleural effusions and recurrent pneumothorax, the mechanisms of pleurodesis remain incompletely defined. We instilled 70 mg/kg of sterile asbestos-free talc slurry into the pleural space of New Zealand white rabbits and studied the inflammatory response at 1, 2, 3, 7, 15, 30, 60, 90, and 120 days by observing pleural fluid a...

Mechanics of the pleural space.

Pleural Fluid, Transudate and Exudate

Pleural effusion is a common clinical problem. In the normal state, the pleural cavity is bathed in a small volume of physiologic pleural fluid containing mainly macrophages and lymphocytes. The volume of the pleural fluid can increase dramatically with most pathologic conditions affecting the pleura. The pleural effusion will alter the respiratory mechanics, commonly resulting in dyspnea. It i...