MUW RN-BSN TUPELO SHERPATH FOR PATHOPHY
MUW RN-BSN TUPELO SHERPATH FOR PATHOPHY
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780323474702
Author: HUETHER
Publisher: ELSEVIER
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To explain: The causes of empyema.

Concept introduction: Empyema is known as infected pleural effusion. Mainly, empyema is the presence of pus in the pleural space. Pleurae are the serous membranes that adhere definitely to the lungs and then fold over themselves and bind to the chest wall. The membrane that covers the lungs is known as visceral pleura; the lining of the thoracic cavity is known as known as parietal pleura. The area in between the two pleurae is known as pleural space or pleural cavity.

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