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Empyema empyema (Aetiology (Surgical history of thoracotomy, Medical…
Empyema 
Pathophysiology
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Fibroblasts grow between the visceral and parietal pleural surfaces forming a pleural peel membrame.
In case of thoracic surgical procedure, the vacated space fills up with Serosanguineous fluid also introducing infection to the pleural space.
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Nursing care plan
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Nursing interventions
Observe the sputum color, viscosity, and odor
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Assist with bronchoscopy and/or thoracentesis, if indicated.
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Perform seal drainage care, post thoracotomy care
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Evaluate general nutritional state, obtain baseline weight.
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Definition accumulation of fluid and pus in the pleural space due to infection. It is also a pneumonia complication.
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